NMA PRESIDENT LAUDS OGSG ON HEALTHCARE DELIVERY, CALLS OTHER REVIEWS
The National President of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Prof. Bala Audu, has lauded the Ogun State government on it various programmes and policies aimed at providing healthcare delivery to it citizens, just as he also calls for full implementation of the ongoing review of Doctor's salaries and retirement age by the National Council on Health, with a view to reducing the dwindling number of medical personnel in hospitals as a result of ‘Japa’ syndrome.
Prof. Audu and his team, who were in Abeokuta, the Capital of Ogun State for the National Executive Council (NEC) Meeting of the Association, paid a courtesy visit to the Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako Oyedele in her office in Abeokuta.
He noted that the rate at which medical personnel were leaving the country was on the high side and becoming worrisome, hence, many States that had advertised for Doctors and medical personnel’s recruitment were unable to get people to apply because of migration to a supposed greener pasture. He therefore advocated for the review of Doctors and Medical personnel salaries and retirement age, particularly those working in hospitals, offering clinical services.
"We went for medical outreach in Ala Idowa area of Ijebu and we are very impressed at the Primary Health centre in the community and the tremendous turn out by members of the community. We are happy that Ogun State government is at the forefront of ensuring that Doctors and other healthcare workers are well taken care off including their welfare. We also appreciate the hospitality we had received and the relationship between the State NMA and the Government of the State, particularly, the Ministry of Health, led by the Commissioner" he said
Prof. Audu also commended the State government on the establishment of the 250 bed hospital, saying, it would no doubt help to address major health challenges, not only for citizens of the State but for the Country at large, while he also use the opportunity to acknowledge the support of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and people of the State towards a successful NMA NEC meeting in Abeokuta.
Prof Audu, however promised that NMA would continue to deliver high quality and internationally competitive healthcare to the citizens of the Country despite shortage of Medical personnel.
In her response, the Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako Oyedele, welcome the team to the State and thanked them for choosing Abeokuta for this year's NEC meeting.
She reiterated the Prince Dapo Abiodun led government commitment towards prioritising medical personnel welfare and delivering quality healthcare to it citizens.
"Here in Ogun State, we proud ourselves on the improvement we have made in the 6 years we have been in office. Just recently, His Excellency presented year 2026 appropriation bill to the House of Assembly and he has voted 210 billion naira for the health sector. This will improve healthcare facilities and welfare of Personnel, their training and every other things that needed to be put in place to make the State health sector attractive for health personnel," she said.
She added that the State government had placed a lot of emphasis on it Primary Healthcare system since the present administration assumed office, with the upgrading of 142 Primary Healthcare centres and equipping them in order to effectively provide services to the citizens across the State.
She expressed the Government’s readiness to continue to work with the NMA, while also calling on NMA for a better working relationship to help build more confidence in the Health Insurance scheme initiated by Government for both the formal and the informal sectors of the State as well as help on it advocacy campaign.
The Deputy Governor commended NMA for the moves to review Doctors and Medical personnel retirement age, saying many of them after retirement were still very active in the private sectors.
On the 250 bed hospital, she said, though, it was inherited from the past administration but the present government had equipped it with world class facilities, with a view to reducing medical tourism out the Country, while it would also serve as a centre of medical excellence.
Temitayo Taylor,
Information and Public Relations Officer, office of the Deputy Governor
HEALTH CARE IS A CALLING, BE DILIGENT AT IT - COMMISSIONER ADVISES NURSES
The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker has advised nurses in the service of Ogun State Government to remain committed, focused and be diligent in their work because, according to her, Health Care delivery is more than just a profession, but a calling.
Dr. Coker gave this advice at the 2025 Hospitals Management Board Nurses Send-off Party organised in honour of retired nurses, at the Nurses House, Abiola Way, Abeokuta.
The Commissioner who appreciated the 22 retirees for contributing their quota to the advancement of effective health care delivery in the State enjoined them to transmit the knowledge that had been acquired over the years to the younger generations for continued progress in the health sector.
Dr. Coker who commended the Board under the leadership of the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Olayinka Elemide, for doing all things possible and activating an enabling environment where nurses could work unhindered with a resolve to make Ogun the premium medical destination of Nigeria.
Also speaking during the event, Permanent Secretary, Ogun State Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Olayinka Elemide, appreciated Governor Dapo Abiodun for not paying lip service to the health sector, but always lending his constant support and approvals, while she commended the team spirit and acts of sacrifice amongst medical personnel in the State.
Speaking with journalists after the programme, the Director Nursing Services, Ogun State Hospitals Management Board, Mrs. Oluremi Mosuro appreciated the Governor for granting the health sector exit replacement approval even before the retirement of officers, assuring that there would not be any vacuum as a result of the retirement.
Speaking on behalf of other retirees, retired nurses James Topohozin and Abosede Adebajo appreciated the organisers for celebrating their years of service, while they called on the nurses who are still in service to be more diligent.
Femi Osipitan,
Information and Public Relations Officer, Ogun State Hospitals Management Board
OGUN DISSEMINATES 2026 ANNUAL OPERATIONAL PLAN FOR THE HEALTH SECTOR
As part of measures to translate health policies into tangible actions and effectively guide the State’s healthcare delivery, the Ogun State government has disseminated its 2026 Annual Operational Plan (AOP) for the health sector.
Speaking during a dissemination meeting in Abeokuta with health stakeholders, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, said the State government had once again demonstrated consistency in ensuring that all players in the health sector work towards a shared goal, as reflected in the annual development and dissemination of the AOP.
The Commissioner, who described the AOP as a living document that steers healthcare delivery in the right direction, expressed gratitude to Governor Dapo Abiodun for his sustained commitment to qualitative and accessible healthcare for Ogun residents.
“As you are all aware, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has just presented the 2026 budget to the House of Assembly. I am glad to inform you that we have retained a 13% allocation of the budget for the health sector. If we judiciously utilise the N210.59 billion allocated to health, I am confident the sector will not remain the same,” she said.
While appreciating frontline health workers in the State for their continued dedication, the Commissioner urged them and all stakeholders, including development partners, to work towards achieving the stated goals in the AOP and address the gaps in the health needs of Ogun residents.
In his goodwill message, the State Coordinator of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Mr. Solape Folarin, congratulated Ogun State for prioritising planning as the first step towards effective resource utilisation and qualitative healthcare delivery, expressing optimism that the goals set for the coming year would be achieved.
On his part, representative of Management Sciences for Health (MSH), Mr. Ralph Chucks, urged the government to sustain its efforts to improve the State’s health indices, assuring that the organisation would continue to provide technical support.
Goke Gbadamosi,
Information and Public Relations Officer, Min. of Health
OGUN STATE HEAD OF SERVICE HONORED WITH NIPR EXCELLENCE AWARD
The Ogun State Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya has been presented with the Award of Excellence in Professional Representation by the Ogun State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). The award recognises his outstanding contributions to Public Relations and governance, underscoring his reputation as a seasoned PR practitioner and role model.
The presentation took place during the “Owambe Night” celebration, an event marking the conclusion of the year’s activities for Ogun NIPR, at Event Towers, Kuto, Abeokuta.
Speaking at the ceremony, Ogun State Deputy Governor Engineer Noimot Salako Oyedele applauded NIPR’s role in aligning organisational goals with public expectations, emphasising that Public Relations is the bridge between institutions and the people they serve.
National President of NIPR, Dr. Ike Neliaku, represented by Council member Mr. Tope Adaramola, alongside Chairman of the Board of the Nigeria Reputation Management Group, Mr. Yomi Badejo‑Okusanya, highlighted the essential functions of Public Relations, including reputation management, stakeholder engagement, strategic communication and crisis mitigation.
In a separate statement, the Ogun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) congratulated the Head of Service on this prestigious recognition as the NUJ Chairman Mr. Wale Olanrewaju and Secretary Mr. Bunmi Adigun noted that the award not only celebrated personal excellence but also reflected the high standards of public service in Ogun State.
The NUJ affirmed that the Head of Service’s leadership exemplified integrity, professionalism and dedication to ethical governance qualities that inspired both colleagues and the broader public sector.
Omolara Osindele,
Information and Public Relations Officer, office of HOS
BUDGET OF SUSTAINABLE LEGACY, ABIODUN PLANS TO UPGRADE 3 STADIA
Sport Development in Ogun State will not remain the same again as the Sports enthusiastic State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has penciled down major sporting facilities for repairs and upgrade, as exemplified in the recently presented 2026, Appropiation Bill.
The Governor Abiodun while presenting the 2026 Budget to the State House of Assembly tagged "Budget of Sustainable Legacy’’ said the soon to be upgraded facilities include, the Ijebu Ode, Sagamu and Ilaro stadia.
Governor Dapo stated that the Budget was meant to Consolidate on all the Projects the Administration has expected in the last six years of it's administration, said that major project has been penciled for 2026, that include the upgrade of Stadia in Sagamu, IJEBU Ode and Ilaro.
The Governor noted that, the upgraded MKO Abiola Sports Arena as of now, ranked among Africa's finest sporting facilities, a fit that was necessitated by the 2024 National Sports Festival hosting right given to the State, noting that, " its an achievement that reflects our steadfast commitment to youth development, " the Governor said.
Prince Abiodun added that the hosting of the Sports Festival had catalysed a Sports Economy in the State with the hosting of major Continental events, including the African Athletes U18/U20 Championship and additional opportunity to host the 2025 West Africa Paralympic Games (WAPARA2025) which further reinforced the State as a hub for top tier sporting and economic activities .
Dupe Odeniyi and Disu Ayobami
Information officers and public relation of ministry of Sports Development.
OGSG ISSUES STERN WARNING TO ILLEGAL OCCUPIERS, INTENSIFIES TASK FORCE OPERATIONS
Ogun State Government has issued a strong warning to land grabbers and individuals illegally occupying Government schemes across the State, as it intensifies efforts to curb illicit land activities.
The warning followed a routine task force operation carried out by the Bureau of Lands and Survey at Ijebu Smart City enclave along the Epe–Mojoda axis, as well as the Government Residential Area, Sagamu and the Hillcrest Estate, Abeokuta.
Speaking after the exercise, the Special Adviser and Director-General, Bureau of Lands and Survey, Arch. Segun Fowora, disclosed that several unauthorised developments were discovered during the operations.
He revealed that unlawful individuals had erected numerous illegal structures on unallocated land and designated stream setbacks, a practice he said had caused significant distortions to the layout designs with consequential environmental challenges during the rainy season.
Fowora added that, such unapproved developments have continued to distort the original plans of these schemes and their surrounding communities, assuring residents that the task force operations would continue, warning that anyone found violating land regulations in the State would be sanctioned and prosecuted, while such lands would be recovered by the government.
Making his remarks on the development, the head of the task force ESV Fatai Adeboyejo, noted that unauthorised persons had encroached on these government schemes with impunity under the pretext that government would ratify the illegal developments, a notion that would remain a mirage, as government would never be ready to ratify any illegal development within these schemes.
To avoid demolition, Adeboyejo urged members of the public seeking clarification on land ownership, documentation or related concerns to visit the office of the Director General, Bureau of Lands and Survey, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, for proper guidiance .
Akindele Damilola & Passover Adeshina,
Information and Public Relations Officers, Bureau of Lands and Survey
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