...Congratulates Governor Oyebanji on his second term in office
An All Progressives Congress, APC, stalwart in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Otunba Adesola Adeboro, has congratulated Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his successful inauguration for a second term in office, while commending former Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, and other public officials for their contributions to the development and wellbeing of the people.
Otunba Adeboro, who highlighted the achievements of Dr. Filani, said the former Commissioner had justified the confidence reposed in him through various interventions in employment generation, healthcare, education and provision of basic amenities.
He congratulated Governor Oyebanji on his second term and expressed optimism that the administration would sustain its development efforts for the benefit of the people of Ekiti State.
Adeboro said Dr. Filani, who served twice as Chairman of the Conference of Nigeria Health Commissioners, facilitated pensionable employment for no fewer than 74 indigenes of Ikole Local Government at the federal level and more than 160 others at the state level, apart from other employment opportunities made available to residents of the area.
He also attributed the upgrading of the State Specialist Hospital, Ikole-Ekiti, to a Federal Medical Centre to Dr. Filani’s efforts, noting that his role in championing the affairs of the Conference of Nigeria Health Commissioners contributed to the development.
The APC stalwart listed other interventions to include the provision of two solar-powered boreholes at Omodowa Street in Ikole and Itapaji-Ekiti, provision of free JAMB forms and a coaching centre for students, as well as sponsorship of the education of two indigenes of the local government.
He added that Dr. Filani distributed free exercise books to 23 public primary schools in Ikole Local Government, while more than 40 indigenes benefited from free medical treatments and surgeries, including cataract, hernia and appendix procedures.
According to Adeboro, eleven primary healthcare centres across the local government have also been revitalised, including facilities in Oke-Ako, Iyemero, Ijesa-Isu, Asin, Ara, Methodist, Ikole, Ayedun, Ayebode, Odo-Oro, Esun and Isaba.
He further noted that a new General Hospital had been zoned to Ipao-Ekiti, with work ongoing, while the Ulerawa Health Insurance Scheme had continued to provide free and affordable healthcare services to vulnerable residents, including indigenes of Ikole Local Government.
Adeboro also commended former Commissioner for Finance, Hon. Akin Oyebode, for his interventions in Ikole, including the renovation of three classrooms at Irepodun Primary School, Ikole-Ekiti.
He listed the renovation of the Elekole’s Palace, reconstruction of the Ikole Stadium and construction of a hall for residents of Idemo Quarters among the projects attributed to Hon. Oyebode.
The APC stalwart also appreciated Hon. Oyebode for providing cash assistance to some citizens of Ikole Local Government, describing the gesture as an intervention capable of improving the welfare of beneficiaries.
Adeboro further commended the Chairman of the Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission, Hon. Alaba Bejide, for his leadership and commitment to grassroots development, urging him to sustain initiatives that would positively impact the people.
He described the various interventions as evidence of commitment to public service and the welfare of the people, stressing that sustained attention to employment, healthcare, education, infrastructure and social welfare would further promote development in Ikole Local Government and Ekiti State.
