By Adeniyi Adedoyin
The Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebu land, Oba Sikiru Adetona, called on philanthropists, well-meaning individuals and corporate organisations to lend their support to government in its quest to boost healthcare infrastructure and other amenities in the country.
Oba Adetona, who made the call at the inauguration of N60m medical facility donated by 'Egbe Arobayo Obinrin' of Ijebuland to the Ogun State Hospital, Ijebu Ode, emphasized the vital role of the qualitative healthcare sector in aiding the wellness of the citizenry and enhancing the country's socio-economic development of the country,
He noted that it would be commendable and beneficial for the citizens to support government’s investment and efforts tailored towards delivery of qualitative healthcare in the country.
The Paramount ruler who was represented by the Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye, Oba Abdulrasaq Adenugba commended the Ijebu age-grade for their selflessness and for heeding the clarion call to give back to the society.
Oba Adetona said "I must say that I am really impressed with the standard of this project executed by the Egbe Arobayo Obinrin to enhance qualitative healthcare delivery in Ijebu land and the state as a whole.
"This is good, it is a welcome development because it is a project that will further support government’s desire to improve on the health of its citizens.
"I therefore appreciate the group for their love for humanity and I encourage other age grade groups, public spirited individuals and corporate organisations to make worthy investment in efforts that are tailored towards making life much better for the society'.
The leader of the group, Alhaja Taiwo Odumosu said that the age grade usually called "Regberegbe" in Ijebu land decided to embark on the project to mark its 20th anniversary
Odumosu said that the storey building come in handy for the outpatient of the hospital who usually have the challenge of having a comfortable place to stay while being attended to by the medical personnel.
She said, "with the construction of this building, we have been able to provide a comfortable place for the patients to receive care whenever they visit the hospital, the challenge of being drenched whenever it rains has become history".
On her part, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker who was represented by a Permanent Secretary, Dr Wellington Ogunsanya equally lauded the group for their thoughtfulness and partnership to support the state government in providing qualitative healthcare for the people.
Dr. Coker explained that it was a thing of joy to see the age-grade group following in the footsteps of so many others who had at also at one time or the other supported in strengthening the capacity of the hospital to serve the people much better.
The Commissioner pledged to ensure the proper utilisation of the project while also calling for more partnership with the state government in its determination to ensure that life is much more rewarding for its citizens
The General Secretary of the group, Mrs. Omotola Peter-Akrawa said that the project cost the group nothing less than N60m.
Mrs. Peter-Akrawa said that the project was embarked upon based on the need assessment carried out in the hospital.
She said "the importance of this project lies in the fact it is the first contact between the hospital and the patient, it is for the use of the outpatient department, now the patients will no longer be exposed to harsh weather conditions or be beaten by rain when waiting to receive medical care".
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