By Charles Ayodele
The Inter-allied Unions’ Forum of the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH) has endorsed Governor Biodun Oyebanji for a second term in office.
The Forum consists of Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (AMLSN), Medical & Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN) and Senior Staff Association of Universities, Teaching Hospitals, Research Institutes and Association Institutions (SSAUTHRIAI).
Speaking with journalists in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday during the solidarity gathering, the Forum Chairman, Dr Famous Adeyemi hailed the Governor for his transformative leadership, saying it has positively impacted the hospital and the health sector in the state.
He highlighted some interventions to include: Increment in monthly subvention, provision of Independent Power Project (IPP), renovation of main theatre, upgrade of medical wards, construction of modernised renal clinic dialysis centre, timely payment of hazard allowances, full gross salary payment in 2024.
Others are: payment of 2019 minimum wage, 2023 CONHESS/COMMESS Review payment, approval for the facility upgrade of the ICU, among others.
His words, “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to you for your remarkable contributions to the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital. Ado-Ekiti, for attending to the welfare of the members of staff and most especially, for recently giving us an additional subvention for the commencement of the implementation of the 2024 Minimum Wage.
“Your Excellency, your transformative leadership since assuming office has positively impacted our hospital and generally on the health sector in the state in unprecedented ways.
“There is improvement of the Health indices across the state from what it used to be before your inception.as an evidence to your outstanding performance in health.
“They include recent increase in subvention for the commencement of the implementation of the 2024 Minimum Wage, independent Power Project (IPP), renovation of the Main Theatre, Upgrade of Medical Wards, construction of Modernized Renal Clinic Dialysis centre, timely payment of hazard allowances, increased Subvention in 2024 to alleviate financial burdens, among others”.
On his part, the Chairman of the Senior Staff Association of EKSUTH, Tony Arigbede, said the governor’s achievements within two years are remarkable, saying their solidarity remains unwavering with his administration.
“Your Excellency, these achievements within just two years are indeed remarkable, and we deeply appreciate your dedication. Truly, in EKSUTH, you are a promise keeper, and our solidarity with your administration remains unwavering.
“We are indeed convinced that with your continuity in the office all other outstanding challenges will be resolved seamlessly”.
The Chairperson of MHWUN, EKSUTH Chapter, Kumuyi Oluwatimilehin also commended the giant strides of the governor in health sector, saying his intervention has given health workers confidence that their future is safe in his hands.
