Governor Adeleke faults Oyebamiji on state health sector claims

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has faulted claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, on the condition of the state’s health sector, describing them as “a baseless disinformation attempt”.

In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Governor said Osun has ranked first in the South-West in primary health care delivery since 2024, a position he said the state did not attain under the previous administration in which Oyebamiji served.

Adeleke said his administration has renovated over 200 primary health centres across the state, with another phase of renovation ongoing, while accusing the previous government of mismanaging a $20 million World Bank grant meant for primary health care upgrades.

He highlighted major improvements in public hospitals, including the procurement of modern medical equipment, enhancement of diagnostic capacity, establishment of a new theatre pharmacy, and introduction of renal dialysis services through a public–private partnership. A 10-bed Intensive Care Unit is also under development.

According to the Governor, the Imole Medical Outreaches have benefited nearly 100,000 residents, while indigent patients requiring surgery were treated across the state’s nine federal constituencies. More exercises are planned for 2026, and renovations of two general hospitals have been approved.

On workers’ welfare, Adeleke said his administration restored the dignity of health workers through improved conditions of service, including implementing the Medical Residency Training Fund at Osun State Teaching Hospital, the first state-owned teaching hospital to do so nationally.

“We approved new hazard and accoutrement allowances, a 50 per cent tax waiver on call duty and shift allowances, one-for-one replacement of doctors, and renovation of all doctors’ call rooms,” he said.

“We also regularised previously unconfirmed staff from 2012 and 2013, conducted promotions for nurses and other staff, increased allowances for contract staff and consultants, improved wages for casual workers, and ensured payment of outstanding debts, alongside restoring pharmaceutical suppliers and essential supplies.”