Adebayo Adenrele
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Ekiti State Branch, has congratulated Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his inauguration for a second term, commending his administration’s interventions in the health sector and pledging continued collaboration to improve healthcare delivery across the state.
The association described the governor’s re-election as a historic milestone in Ekiti State’s political history, noting that his return to office, widely celebrated as a jinx breaker, reflected the confidence reposed in his leadership and vision by the people.
NMA, in congratulatory letter jointly signed by its Chairman and Secretary, Dr Raji Mustapha and Dr Adaramola Olaniyi commended the administration’s commitment to strengthening healthcare services and improving access to medical care for residents.
The association particularly extolled the implementation of health insurance schemes aimed at making healthcare more accessible, the regular payment of workers’ salaries, and the payment of residency training funds for doctors at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) and the Hospitals Management Board (HMB).
The letter reads, “On behalf of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Ekiti State Branch, I warmly congratulate you on your historic and unprecedented inauguration for a second term as the Executive Governor of Ekiti State. Your re-election and return to office in a manner widely celebrated as a “jinx breaker” mark a remarkable milestone in the political history of our dear state and reflect the confidence reposed in your leadership and vision by the people of Ekiti.
“Your Excellency, your administration’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery in Ekiti State deserves special commendation. We particularly applaud the implementation of health insurance schemes that enhance access to healthcare for our people, the regular payment of workers’ salaries, the payment of Residency Training Funds for doctors at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) and the Hospitals Management Board (HMB), as well as the implementation of the Professional Allowance Table. The state of the art infrastructural development at state teaching hospital as well as refurbishments at General Hospitals are highly commendable.
“These laudable interventions, alongside your administration’s efforts to sustain relative stability in the health sector, demonstrate a commendable appreciation of the critical role of healthcare professionals in building a healthier and more prosperous society.
“We are encouraged to know that you will sustain and strengthen these achievements, while exploring further opportunities to improve healthcare infrastructure, workforce development and the quality of patient care across the state.
“The Nigerian Medical Association, Ekiti State Branch, reaffirms its commitment to a constructive and mutually beneficial partnership with your administration.
“We assure Your Excellency of our continued support, professional collaboration and readiness to contribute our expertise towards the formulation and implementation of policies that will advance healthcare delivery and the development of Ekiti State.
“We remain committed to engaging your government through constructive dialogue and evidence-informed recommendations in pursuit of shared goals.
“As you commence this new tenure, we wish you greater wisdom, strength, good health and uncommon success. May your tenure usher in greater progress, renewed hope and a brighter future for the people of Ekiti State.
“May your second term surpass the achievements of your first, bring enduring peace and prosperity to Ekiti State, and leave a lasting legacy of responsive governance and accessible, quality healthcare for all”.
