Ekiti State governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has mentioned that the improve of State Specialist Hospital, Ikole Ekiti to Federal Medical Centre is a vital step in addressing the healthcare wants of Ikole Ekiti and the state as an entire.
The governor spoke in Ikole Ekiti on Friday through the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Federal Ministry of Well being and its Ekiti State counterpart for the handover of the SSH, Ikole Ekiti to the Federal Authorities for conversion to FMC.
Oyebanji mentioned, “The presence of a Federal Tertiary Hospital in Ikole-Ekiti represents hope for sufferers battling diseases past the capability of secondary well being care, brings consolation for households in misery and will increase the opportunity of a more healthy future for a lot of extra residents throughout the state”.
Whereas the governor signed on behalf of the state authorities, the Minister of State for Well being, Dr Tunji Alausa, signed on behalf of the Federal Authorities.
The governor additionally later within the day commissioned the Abiyamo Esther Maternity Ward (Mom and Little one Constructing), which he inbuilt reminiscence of his mom within the Basic Hospital, Aramoko Ekiti, the place he was given delivery to.
Oyebanji informed the gathering on the MOU occasion comprising authorities officers, conventional rulers, indigenes and Ekiti individuals who had gathered to witness the event that “by this partnership, we intention to bridge the gaps, guaranteeing that the folks of Ikole Ekiti and its environs obtain entry to reasonably priced and high quality healthcare that they require.”
He mentioned that FMC would carry concerning the introduction of superior healthcare companies that might deal with the urgent medical wants of the communities, decreasing the gap wanted to journey to entry high quality medical care,
He mentioned, “This accessibility is essential for emergency instances, persistent sickness administration and routine well being check-ups.
“The FMC would entice expert healthcare professionals to the area, fostering a greater well being care atmosphere. This inflow would improve the general high quality of care, main to raised well being outcomes and elevated life expectancy for the native inhabitants.
“Moreover, the presence of a FMC would function a coaching floor for medical college students and well being professionals, selling steady studying and enchancment in medical practices.”
The governor additional mentioned, “Economically, the institution of FMC in Ikole Ekiti would stimulate native economies by job creation and the expansion of supporting industries reminiscent of prescribed drugs, medical provides, and housing. Native companies would profit from the elevated demand for items and companies, resulting in financial growth and poverty discount”.
Oyebanji praised President Bola Tinubu for contemplating Ekiti State among the many 4 states having new FMC as he charged residents and conventional rulers of Ikole Ekiti and its environs to do all issues essential to make sure safety of lives and property within the space.
The Minister of State for Well being, Dr Alausa, mentioned the improve of the SSH to FMC in Ikole Ekiti was “a part of efforts to make sure our folks have entry to high quality healthcare and guaranteeing Common Well being Protection”.
Alausa described the train as not solely switch of property, however switch of potentials and hope to the great folks of Ekiti State.
The minister informed the those that “FMC will carry tertiary medical care to Ekiti State. Precedence will likely be given to Ikole Ekiti and Ekiti State in jobs”.
He mentioned that among the many advantages of the FMC can be the institution of a faculty of nursing which might be amongst directives to the Chief Medical Director.
Alausa lauded Tinubu for approving the improve which made the FMC attainable in Ekiti State.
Ekiti State Commissioner for Well being, Dr Oyebanji Filani, who welcomed the governor, minister and visitors to the event, mentioned the current administration within the state prioritised healthcare supply and welfare of well being and medical staff which had enhanced service supply.