Oyetola inaugurates 8 PHCs, says citizen’s health topmost priority

Oyetola inaugurates 8 PHCs, says citizen’s health topmost priority

. As former Health minister lauds him for raising governance bar

Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has reiterated the administration's commitment to continue to prioritise the health of the people in the state, saying building a peaceful and prosperous state starts with good health.

He made this known on Monday, while inaugurating eight of the newly renovated Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state.

Similarly, former Health minister, Prof. Isaac Adewole, also noted that the governor’s decision to construct, renovate and revitalised 332PHCs at a go, is unprecedented in the history of the country. He commended him for raising the bar of governance through the provision of quality service across all sectors. 

The state government had last week announced that it will commence the inauguration of 100 newly-renovated PHCs. The project is in fulfilment of the governor's electoral promises to construct, renovate and revitalise 332 PHCs one-per-ward across the state.

By Monday, the governor flagged off the inauguration, with PHC Sabo, Olorunda Local Government Area, PHC Odi-Olowo, Osogbo Local Government Area and PHC Adejuwon, Ede-North Local Government Area, being personally inaugurated  by him, while PHC Odesan and PHC Fayemi Ikija, all in Ife-South Local Government Area, were inaugurated by the Deputy Governor, Mr. Benedict Alabi.

Also, PHC Anwo, Irepodun Local Government Area and PHC Akinorun, Ifelodun Local Government Area and PHC Ifewara, Atakunmosa -West Local Government Area, were inaugurated by the Chief of Staff to the governor, Dr. Charles Akinola; Head of Service, Dr. Festus Olowogboyega Oyebade and Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prince Wole Oyebamiji in that order. In all, 25 of the PHCs are expected to be inaugurated between Monday and Wednesday.

Speaking at one of the inauguration ceremonies, Governor Oyetola noted that the state's revitalisation initiative is a holistic programme that covers renovation of facilities, provision of modern equipment, supply of drugs, training and retraining of staff and employment of technology to power healthcare delivery for optimum results.

He appealed to the people to patronise the hospitals and put into good use, the facilities being put in place.

"Of the 332 health centres slated for renovation, rehabilitation, upgrading and revitalisation, 175 have been awarded and 100 have been completed while others are at varying advanced stages of completion. The inauguration of the completed health centres is being done on a batch-by-batch basis.

"The renovation and revitalisation of this health centre will signal the arrival of improved healthcare delivery and well-being in this community and its environs,” the governor said.

On his part, Adewole said “With what I have read and seen myself, I can say it without equivocation that no governor has done what Osun had done particularly in the health sector.

"As much as I am glad at the giant strides being recorded by the Oyetola- led government, I am appealing to the state not to relent in its efforts to take the state to enviable heights.

"I am appealing to the people of the state to patronise the facilities and put them into good use".

Earlier, the Supervisor for Works, Remi Omowaye, lauded the efforts of the state government at ensuring that every citizen has access to quality, affordable and adequate health facilities in the state.

Omowaye who is a member of the State Health Revitalisation Committee, appealed to the staff and residents of the community to complement the government's efforts by putting the facilities into good use.

The Executive Secretary, State Primary Healthcare Development Board, Dr. Oluwole Fabiyi, commended the administration for putting in the front burner, the general well-being and health of the citizens of the state.

He described the completion and inauguration of the 100 PHCs across the state as a confirmation of the administration’s commitment to rapidly improve Primary Health Care Service delivery in the state.

"With this improvement in the physical infrastructure, equipping of the PHCs, purchase of operational vehicles, provision of drugs worth several millions of naira and motivation of the health personnel, the decay often seen in health sector are gradually becoming a thing of the past.

"Your commitment to health sector will no doubt result in improved maternal and child services; leading to rapid reduction in the rate of both maternal and childhood morbidity and mortality in the state,” Fabiyi added.

Kogi Election: Don't replace Diamond with Stone - Olateju counsels Kogi electorate

Kogi Election: Don't replace Diamond with Stone - Olateju counsels Kogi electorate

The National coordinator of Asiwaju Grassroots Foundation, a social political group, promoting and propagating the political ideology of APC National leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Com. Ishola Olateju has advised the people of Kogi state to be wary of political marauders who pretend to be friends of  the masses as the governorship election in the state draws nearer.

 Olateju, while speaking with newsmen at the premises of National assembly after a visit to the Special assistant to the speaker of House of Representative on Youth, Com. Alli-Balogun recently, said, the only way to sustain development in the state is to support and allow continuity of the Yahaya Bello administration in the state.

 Olateju said, the challenge of Salaries was inherited from the same party that is now promising heaven and earth because of the upcoming election.

He said “Before Yahaya Bello came on board, the state government under Idris Wada, the elder brother of the current Governorship candidate of PDP owed the workers about 12 months salary, so it is wrong to put the blame of salaries on Yahaya Bello who did everything to pay the workers their salaries up to date.”

  Comrade Teju, who was flanked by comrade Alli-Balogun who is also the national secretary of AGF, urged members of Asiwaju Grassroots Foundation in Kogi state to mobilise massively for the re-election of the Governor.

Olateju vowed that the group will play a significant role in the election noting that “We are going to participate fully in the election as a group and because the Governor is representative of the Youths.”

Osun bags World Bank Nigeria Portfolio Performance Award

Osun bags World Bank Nigeria Portfolio Performance Award

.Comes top in RAMP project implementation

The Osun State Government has been declared the best performing state in Nigeria by the World Bank Project Implementation. 

The state also emerged the best among the participating states in Nigeria in the World Bank Rural Access and Mobility Project  2 (RAMP 2).

The World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Africa Region, Rachid Banmessaoud, made the revelations  in a Commendable Performance Letter, addressed to the state government.

Banmessaoud, said Osun has also been recognised by World Bank Task Team Leaders as a strong performer in project implementation.

He commended the high sense of diligence and commitment displayed by the state government which according to him, earned it the award.

"This is to appreciate your support and state's participation in the just concluded Nigeria Portfolio Performance Awards ceremony hosted by the World Bank Country Office in Abuja, and to congratulate you on your state's commendable performance which led to winning of the best performing state under the Rural Access and Mobility Project  2 (RAMP 2).

"Osun has also been recognised by World Bank Task Team Leaders as a strong performer in project implementation.

"The event recognised the performance of project implementation teams across the state and federal institutions. Furthermore, state delegates were afforded the opportunity to network and share knowledge with their colleagues from other states.

"Through this event, we also believe Osun State will significantly improve the overall momentum in the implementation of projects in the state.

"Consequently, we invite your State Focal Person to the first phase of the FY20 Country Portfolio Performance Review (CPPR) which will focus on strengthening the coordination mechanism at state level to ensure Nigeria meets the FY20 Portfolio Performance Indicator Targets.

"The event will hold in Abuja on Wednesday, September 25, 2019, at the World Bank office. The second phase of the CPPR will hold in January, 2020 and will involve all Project Implementing Units (PIUs) as has always been the practice", Banmessaoud added.

Osun Dep Gov commends Rotary club for the spirit of giving back to the society.

Osun Dep Gov commends Rotary club for the spirit of giving back to the society.

The Deputy Governor, State of Osun Mr Benedict Olugboyega Alabi has called on members of the society to imbibe the spirit of seeing one and other as brothers and sisters saying this would make the society a better place to live for everyone.

Mr Alabi made the call on Saturday in Ilesa at Official investiture of Rotarian Sadiku Amusa as the 4th President of Rotary Club of Ilesa metropolitan District 9125, Nigeria held at foundation Hotel and Event center Ido- Ijesa Ilesa.

The State deputy Governor who was honoured at the programme with an award of excellence as a member and pride to the club said the earlier the people begin to live their lives for the good and benefit of others the better for the society and the world at large.

He commended the rotary club Nigeria for promoting the spirit of giving back to the society in the interest of development and progress.

He said, " I am very proud of this club especially for what it stands for, if we can live by it, it will heal the world and heal ourselves too.

"The entire world will be a better place for us to live if we can be our brothers keeper and derive joy in giving out to others ", Mr Alabi implored.

BOA hails the selection process of the new Chief Imam of Ikire land

BOA hails the selection process of the new Chief Imam of Ikire land

The Deputy Governor, State of Osun, H.E Benedict Olugboyega Alabi(BOA) congratulates the new Chief Imam of Ikire, Alhaji Yunus Ajibade Muhammad-Raji Oloruniose, who was turbaned on 12th September, 2019 after a rancor-free selection by League of Imams and Alfas in Ikire.

The Deputy Governor described the appointment as well deserved. He observed “the new Chief Imam is an elderly gentleman and a great Islam scholar who will serve as the father and new face of Al-Islam in Ikire”.

He enjoined all Islamic faithfuls to abide by the tenets of the religion which is known for peace and urges the new Chief Imam to use his appointment to promote unity and peaceful coexistence among the populace. He prays that his period will bring more progress and development to Ikire and the state of Osun.

In his congratulatory message, the Deputy Governor further hailed the selection and installation method which he described as laudable without acrimony. He wishes the new Chief Imam success in the office.

Sunkanmi Ajiboye
Chief Press Secretary, Office of Deputy Governor state of Osun

LAUTECH: We’ve never defaulted in paying salaries of workers –Osun Govt

LAUTECH: We’ve never defaulted in paying salaries of workers –Osun Govt

The Government of the State of Osun has described the comments by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on the running of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) that tended to suggest that Osun has abandoned payment of workers of the institution as a product of misinformation.

It said to the contrary, the state has always been alive to its responsibility with regard to its obligations to LAUTECH despite the obvious lopsidedness in the distribution of infrastructure between the two owner states.

A statement from the Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prince Wole Oyebamiji, on Tuesday, noted that Osun has never defaulted in the payment of salaries of workers in both the university and the Teaching Hospital in Osogbo.

It added that in 2017 alone, while Oyo contributed N717, 888, 795.00, Osun contributed N1, 292, 000, 000.00. In 2018, Oyo contributed N443, 865,554.00; Osun contributed N500, 000,000.

The government was however quick to add that in addition to contributing regularly to LAUTECH in Ogbomoso, as indicated above, Osun State alone has been responsible for paying the salaries of workers at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, from 2013 to date, amounting to N16, 369, 953, 830.48.

For instance, from January to June this year, while Oyo had paid about N1.1billion to the university, Osun on the other hand had paid about N1.7 billion from January to July this year to LAUTECH Teaching Hospital. This is in addition to the N300million it released to the university in July. 

“Effectively, what this implies is that while Osun had cumulatively spent about N2billion on the institution from January to date, Oyo had only spent a little over N1billion.

“From the foregoing, who has defaulted? Rather than attempt to vilify our government, we should be commended. The university is a joint responsibility.  Whatever decision that needs to be taken on its future must be mutually agreed upon.

“Again, for emphasis, we are committed to the joint ownership of LAUTECH and we will never shy away from our responsibilities, just as we will never sacrifice the future of the students of the university on the altar of partisan politics,” the government added.

Our govt is ready to work on any initiative that will Fast track youth development~ say Oyetola

Our govt is ready to work on any initiative that will Fast track youth development~ say Oyetola

Governor, State of Osun Mr Gboyega Oyetola says he is ready to partner  organizations on any initiative that can assist his government to achieve its set objectives for youth development.

Governor Oyetola gave the assurance on Wednesday in Osogbo at a program tagged 'Osun Youth Agenda Policy Dialogue' organised by Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI).

The Governor who was represented by his deputy Mr Benedict Alabi identified the critical role of the youth as most active segment of any society and the need for them to be active and productive for national development.

He said as youths, nothing will be too difficult for them to achieve if only they can be fully engaged with sustainable jobs.

To achieve this according to the Governor, the youth must be self motivational, research oriented and  have a sound mind and right approach to developmental issues.

He said as a government, youth centered policies  are being put in place by his administration in order to get the youth off the roads and get them fully engaged in various sectors of economy such as education, agriculture and mining.

Mr Oyetola who thanked the organisers of the program for the good initiative however warned the youth against looking for free money or shortcut to wealth.

In his words, "Osun is really blessed with a government that is youth focused.

"Oyetola's administration has a special focus in education, agriculture and mining in the interest of the youth for their sustainable development.

 " we need to get our youths to key into the policies and programmes of Governor Gboyega Oyetola's administration to be gainfully employed".

" Let our youth see themselves and strive to be the agents of change they want, for their dreams and aspirations to be realised," he said.