By Fatima Saka
The federal government has revealed its commitment to aid the Ogun State Government in achieving its projects in the area of the health sector.
The assertion was made recently by the Minister of State for Health & Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa in Abeokuta during his working visit to Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State.
According to a press statement on Monday signed by Patricia Deworitshe, Director information.
Dr. Alausa explained the federal government’s preparedness to support Ogun State in the area of health care delivery as one of the fundamental agendas of the present administration under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR
He assured Gov. Dapo Abiodun to finish all abandoned Federal Government health projects. He later advocated for Unique Support from Ogun State to facilitate the uplift of Primary Health care Centers across the nook and Crannies of the State while the Federal Government is optimistic about increase in Budget allocation through Basic Health Programme to meet up with Global Standard.
However, the minister briefed Prince Dapo Abiodun about federal government approval to increase enrollment of medical personnel into health institutions and fasttrack the Signing of Health Act bill for social welfare Package of health practitioners across the board.
In his remarks, Gov. Dapo Abiodun Congratulates, Dr. Tunji Alausa for his desire to be part & serve his fatherland after his meritorious service years in the United States with a good track record in the health sector.
Prince Dapo Abiodun pledged his maximum support to the Minister by giving adequate attention to both federal & and state health facilities within the state to achieve optimal primary mandate.
However, Governor Abiodun appealed to the federal government to establish more health facilities and equip the existing one with capable health & and social workers.
He reiterated his administration’s commitment to Health & Social Welfare of his people as the state is looking forward to getting more funds through federal Government monthly allocation in order to do more for the people to enjoy the dividends of democracy through health Social Insurance Program.
