The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening Primary Health Care services and improving the welfare of healthcare personnel across the state.
The Governor gave the assurance on Thursday at the One-Day Orientation Training for Primary Health Care Volunteers drawn from the 30 Local Government and Area Office of Osun State.
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The Osun Health Insurance Agency has commenced arrangements to enroll all Traditional Rulers across Osun State and their spouses into the State Health Insurance Scheme, in line with the directive of the Executive Governor of Osun State, His Excellency, Senator Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke.
This initiative is a clear demonstration of the unwavering commitment of Governor Adeleke towards ensuring qualitative, accessible and affordable healthcare delivery for every resident of Osun State irrespective of social status, class or background.
The Executive Secretary of OHIS, Dr. Rasaq Akindele, stated that the present administration remains passionate about the health and wellbeing of the people, hence the decision to extend the benefits of the State Health Insurance Scheme to revered traditional institutions across the state.
According to him, the agency has already put necessary machineries in motion to ensure a seamless enrollment exercise. He disclosed that officials of the agency will commence visits to palaces of Traditional Rulers across the state beginning from Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 and will runs two weeks, for the registration and enrollment process.
Dr. Akindele further noted that the gesture is aimed at strengthening healthcare access for royal fathers and their spouses while appreciating their immense contributions towards peace, unity and development in Osun State.
He assured that OHIS remains committed to implementing people-oriented health policies that will continue to improve the living standards and wellbeing of residents across the state.
Signed:
Dr. Rasaq Akindele,
Executive Secretary,
Osun Health Insurance Agency (OHIS).
The Osun State Government, under the leadership of Governor Ademola Adeleke, has initiated a large-scale humanitarian program aimed at providing artificial limbs for 1,000 amputees in the state.
The disclosure was made by the Special Adviser on Special Needs to the Governor, Kamil Aransi, on Friday, May 1, 2026.
Recall that the Osun State Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Law, 2024, signed by Governor Ademola Adeleke on June 10, 2024, guarantees key rights and benefits for persons with disabilities, including access to free health insurance.
Aransi noted that Adeleke is the first governor in the state’s history to provide free artificial limbs for amputees.
He added that the intervention will restore mobility and dignity to beneficiaries across the state, underscoring the government’s commitment to inclusive governance.
“The first phase, the Measurement and Assessment Camp, runs from May 7-9, 2026, at SOB Conference and Events Center starting 7:30 a.m. daily,” Aransi stated. “Beneficiaries will receive detailed medical assessments to determine the prosthetic limb best suited to their needs.”
Aransi urged prospective beneficiaries to register and schedule appointments by calling or texting 08038044318 or 08137991959, noting that walk-in services will not be permitted.
He disclosed that fittings will be carried out by accredited professionals the following month, with follow-up support provided to ensure the prosthetic limbs function effectively.
“This intervention aligns with our broader agenda to strengthen support systems for persons living with disabilities,” Aransi said. “The initiative also complements ongoing reforms to expand healthcare access, promote dignity, and ensure vulnerable residents are not left behind.”
The Osun State Primary Healthcare Department Board in conjunction with the National Primary Healthcare Development Agency has announced plans to distribute essential drugs and medical equipment procured by Governor Ademola Adeleke Demola to 332 Primary Health Centres across the State.
Governor Adeleke Congratulates Dr. Akindele on His Birthday Anniversary, Eulogized His Commitment to Duty.
Governor Ademola Adeleke has warmly celebrated his wife, Erelu Ngozi Adeleke on the occasion of her birthday, describing her as “a dependable partner and supporter both at the home front and in state governance.
Osun State government has joined the rest of the world to mark the annual global commemoration of World Breastfeeding Week, which specifically focuses on promoting exclusive breastfeeding for optimal infant health and nutrition.
Governor Ademola Adeleke today reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening primary health care delivery in Osun state because it serves the immediate need of the population at the grassroots level.
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has said no fewer than forty-two thousand (42,000) pupils and Students of both Public Primary and Secondary Schools have received corrective eyeglasses free of charge so as to aid them in achieving their goals and aspirations which could have been cut short due to eye problems of various degrees.
