Osun people's health is my priority-Governor Adeleke

 

 Sunday Okunade

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has disclosed that his administration  prioritizes the health of Osun people, promising that he will continue to do everything to ensure they enjoy all-round health care delivery.

The Governor stated this in his office, State Secretariat Complex, Abere, while hosting the management of Osun State University Teaching Hospital.

He said he is passionate about the health of his people ,and this was why he approved the purchase of medical equipments to enhance  sound health delivery for residents of the State.

Governor Adeleke further appreciated the Doctors for the successful completion of the first Imole Medical Outreach across the 9 Constituencies of the State, adding that it is a continuous exercise.

He then declared that his door is always wide opened for ideas that can help the progress of the State.
Speaking earlier, the Chief Medical Director of the Hospital, Prof. Peter Olaitan , who led other management team, said the  courtesy visit was intended to thank the Governor  for his kind gesture in acceding to their requests.

He appreciated him for approving allowances for them such as hazard allowance and others, noting that this was why they refused to embark industrial action during the last strike embarked upon by medical Doctors in the Country.

Prof. Olaitan equally eulogized the State Helmsman for the approval given them to employ more qualified personel to fill the existing vacancies and for the smooth running of the hospital.

The Uniosun Teaching Hospital boss however appealed to the Governor to assist by giving them capital fund to run the hospital,saying the hospital is the pick of all medical centres in Osun.

In his own words, the Chairman, Nigeria Medical Association, Osun State Branch, Dr. Adetoye Adedapo congratulated Governor Adeleke for his victory at the Apex Court during the last election petition litigation.

He appealed to the Governor to give them tax relief so as to attract health workers to the State, and to provide the Association a befitting operational vehicle for easy movement.

Highlight of the meeting was the presentation of letter of appreciation and souvenir to the Governor by the President, Joint Health Sector Unions, (JOHESU), Mrs Akinwumi Rashidat.

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