Osun govt to enrol monarchs, spouses in health insurance programme
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo –
Traditional rulers across Osun State and their spouses are set to benefit from the State Health Insurance Scheme as the agency commences arrangements for their enrolment into the programme.
The agency, in a statement by its Executive Secretary, Rasaq Akindele, and made available to newsmen in Osogbo, said the initiative followed the directive of Governor Ademola Adeleke.
Akindele said the present administration remained committed to ensuring qualitative, accessible and affordable healthcare delivery for every resident of the state, irrespective of social status, class or background.
He emphasised that the present administration remains passionate about the health and wellbeing of the people, hence the decision to extend the benefits of the scheme to revered traditional institutions across the state.
Akindele disclosed that officials of the agency would commence visits to the palaces of traditional rulers across the state from Wednesday, May 20, 2026, for registration and enrolment into the scheme.
He explained that the exercise, expected to last for two weeks, would be conducted seamlessly as the agency had already put necessary arrangements in place.
The OHIS boss noted that the initiative was aimed at strengthening healthcare access for royal fathers and their spouses while appreciating their immense contributions towards peace, unity and development in the state.
He assured that the agency would continue to implement people-oriented health policies capable of improving the living standards and wellbeing of residents across the state.
