Osun residents applaud Oyetola's commitment to health sector

Osun residents applaud Oyetola's commitment to health sector

.As gov inaugurates another 10 PHCs

The Osun State residents on Tuesday, applauded the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola for being committed to their welfare.

This is even as they have promised to vote overwhelmingly for the governor and the party in future elections, as a show of appreciation for the good work the governor is doing.

Of the 10 PHCs inaugurated on Tuesday, three were inaugurated in Ilesa alone.

Speaking on behalf of the residents of Ijesaland at the inauguration of the newly renovated Primary Healthcare Centre, at Imo, Ilesa, prominent persons in the area,  including former Health minister, Prof. Isaac Adewole, Chief Kunle Odeyemi and Engr. Remi Omowaiye, who is the state's Supervisor for Works, said the administration has so far shown that what the state witnessed in the last administration in terms of development, will be small compared to what it will witness in the present administration.

The state government had on Monday commenced the inauguration of 25 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs), which are part of the already completed 100 PHCs across the state.

Prof. Adeowole who appealed to Ijesa people to ensure that they speak  loudly with their votes in 2022 in support of the governor and the All Progressives Congress (APC), further said "I said it yesterday that Osun has become the leading light in the health sector as reflected in the huge commitment that the state had made to reposition the sector for the optimum use and benefit of the citizenry.

"I said it yesterday and I am repeating it that no government in Nigeria has embarked on the construction and renovation of 332 PHCs at a time as being done by the present administration in the state.

"This is a rare feat. This is also a welcome development targeted to support the health needs of the people across the nooks and crannies of the state. "

On his part, Chief Odeyemi applauded the administration for the priority given to the critical sectors of the economy since assumption office.

He described health sector  as the most critical, and hailed the government for ameliorating the suffering of the people in trying to access quality and affordable health facilities in the state.

"I must commend the state government for reviving the lost glory in the health sector. This is a welcome development aimed at ensuring that citizens have access to quality and affordable healthcare delivery.

"There is no doubt that this initiative will further help to enhance quality service delivery and boost the sector for the benefit of the people of the state.

"I am appealing to our people to take greater advantage of this laudable opportunity provided by the state government towards ensuring general healthy living.

"I want to also assure the governor that in 2022, the votes we gave to our representatives in the  state Assembly, will be small compared to what we will give you, " Odeyemi noted.

Also, the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran, thanked the government  for addressing the rot in the health sector.

The monarch,  who described the initiative as remarkable, assured the state of his support towards the delivery of the dividends of democracy.

The Supervisor for Works and member of the Osun Health Revitalisation Committee, Engr. Remi Omowaye, who described the project as tip of the iceberg in what the administration of Governor Oyetola has in stock for the people of the state, also said Ijesa people will reciprocate the good gestures of the state with massive vote for the ruling party in the next governorship election.

Earlier, the Executive Secretary, State Primary Health Care Development Board, Dr. Oluwole Fabiyi, described the rehabilitation and revitalisation  of the PHCs across the state as unparalleled since the creation of the state.

He assured government of the commitment of the entire workforce of the state primary healthcare board to quality service delivery.

The 10 PHCs inaugurated those of Imo, Ilesa-East Local Government Area; Isokun Ilesa-West Local Government Area; ALGON Oke-Osun, Oke-Ila Ifedayo Local Government Area; Mubaraka, Osogbo Local Government Area;  Oke-Orokoro Iresi, Boluwaduro Local Government Area; Ilawo Ejigbo Local Government Area; Adeti Ilesa-West Local Government Area, Tonkere Orile, Ife-North Local Government Area and Alajue, Ede-South Local Government Area respectively.

Among those in attendance at the Ilesa inauguration  include: Chief of Staff to the governor, Dr. Charles Akinola; former member, House of Reps, Hon. Ajibola Famurewa, Mr. Gboyega Famodun and Alhaji Rasak Salinsile, state APC party Chairman and Secretary respectively and members of the state House of Assembly among  others.

Gov. Oyetola reinstate his commitment to health care Services as he Commissioned Ife South Health Centres

Gov. Oyetola reinstate his commitment to health care Services as he Commissioned Ife South Health Centres

Governor Oyetola who was represented by his Deputy, Mr Benedict Alabi commissioned two newly rehabilitated Primary Health Centers under the Health Revitalization Programme of the present administration.

One of the two health centres was commissioned at Odesanmi village in Ife South West L.C.D.A. and the other one was at Ifetedo in Ife South L.G.

Speaking on behalf of the Governor, the Deputy Governor disclosed that 50m was earmarked for procurement of drugs, 208m for equipment and 19m to procure vaccines for immunization of Children against incidence of epidemics.

He maintained that the present administration was given clean bill of health by the World Health body for prompt payment of counterpart funding.

Mr. Alabi who responded to remarks by the people affirmed that  Government would continue to forge ahead in execution of policies to enhance healthy well being of the people.

The Deputy Governor, Mr. Benedict Alabi who was ushered into Ifetedo by APC members after the event at Odesanmi was received at the palace of Olubosin of Ifetedo where he paid homage to the monarch and later commissioned the health centre in the town.

Kayode Adebayo, OSBC.

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