The Oyo State Government, through its Secretary, Professor Olanike Adeyemo, affirmed its unwavering commitment to prioritizing the health sector for the betterment of the state’s residents. Speaking during a meeting with the Management Staff of Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Professor Adeyemo highlighted Governor Seyi Makinde’s genuine intentions for the people of Oyo State.
Emphasizing the significance of health care as a public service, Professor Adeyemo urged the Teaching Hospital’s Management Staff to communicate their needs to the government for prompt attention, citing LAUTECH’s recent turnaround, including its sole ownership by Oyo State and the establishment of a satellite campus at Iseyin.
Furthermore, the Secretary to the State Government encouraged the Teaching Hospital to enhance its internally generated revenue drive, underlining its role in elevating the institution’s standards. She reiterated Governor Makinde’s dedication to ensuring accessible health care services for all citizens, praising his sincerity of purpose and commitment to delivering democracy’s dividends.
Expressing trust in the governor’s leadership, Professor Adeyemo stated, “Governor Makinde has sincerity of purpose, it is a trust building process, he is well-loved by the people and so passionate to deliver dividends of democracy to the general public.” In response, Professor Olawale Olakulehin, the Chief Medical Director of LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, commended Governor Makinde for rectifying past administration’s wrongful dismissals of Teaching Hospital staff.
In conclusion, the Media Officer to the Secretary to the State Government, Abiodun Atilola, shared this information on October 13, 2023, affirming the state government’s continuous efforts to enhance the health care sector and deliver positive outcomes for the people of Oyo State.