Wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji has enjoined Nigerians to prioritize their health and adhere strictly to instructions given them by health workers at every point of treatment.
Dr. Oyebanji gave the advice while disbursing twenty eight million naira health grant to vulnerable patients at the Oba Adejuyigbe General Hospital in Ado-Ekiti.
The Governor’s wife enjoined Nigerians to always comply with directions within their control towards the restoration of their health, including cooperation with the care-providers, complying with treatment, and remaining optimistic.
The Governor’s Wife reiterated the commitment of Governor, Biodun Oyebanji to his campaign promises to prioritize the prosperity of all and sundry. She said “The State government recognizes such burden that could be occasioned by ill health, especially in this time that we live in. Hence, the financial assistance for medical care entails the setting aside of a pool of funds, yearly, to support such individuals and enable them to get access to quality care in a non-discriminatory manner.”
She noted that the random selection of beneficiaries are people currently receiving treatment within Public health facilities in the state, persons who require specific treatment that is available within the State but are yet to receive them and
those who require treatment outside the State.
In his remark, the commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Oyebanji Filani stated that one of the goals of the ministry was to ensure that citizens enjoyed government interventions through cash donations to support their medical bills.
He added that, the tranche of the cash donations meant for about forty beneficiaries may not be able to cater absolutely for all the required medical attention, but it will go a long way to reduce their medical expenses.
Dignitaries at the occasion includes: Chairman, Ekiti Traditional Council of Obas, Oba Gabriel Adejuwon, Chairman House committee on health and HIV Aids, Hon. Teju Okuyiga, Permanent Secretaries, Political appointees among others.
