The Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to providing quality healthcare and financial support to indigent and vulnerable citizens of the state.
The Governor stated this during the presentation of a N1,500,000 cash donation to Miss Ojo Abosede Hellen, a cancer patient, at the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Akure.
Governor Aiyedatiwa emphasized that his administration remains focused on policies and programmes designed to improve the wellbeing of the people of Ondo State.
“It is the mandate of my administration to provide adequate medical facilities for the people of the state and to put in place intervention measures that will meet the needs of those requiring medical attention and financial support to cushion the burden of healthcare during times of illness,” the Governor said.
Presenting the donation on behalf of the Governor, the Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr. Seun Osamaye, said the financial support was to assist Miss Ojo with medical supplies and other essential needs during her treatment.
Dr. Osamaye expressed gratitude to Governor Aiyedatiwa for the prompt intervention and to the First Lady of Ondo State, Her Excellency, Mrs. Oluwaseun Aiyedatiwa, for her consistent support in ensuring the Ministry fulfills its statutory responsibilities under the OUR EASE Agenda of the present administration.
The Commissioner urged the beneficiary to utilize the funds strictly for the purpose for which it was granted.
The presentation was witnessed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Kayode Kolawole; Director of Social Welfare, Mr. Adebayo Oyegunwa; and the Accountant of the Ministry, Mr. Olumurewa Kolawole.
