The Nigerian Medical Association,NMA, Ekiti State Branch has commended
governor Biodun Oyebanji and security operatives for their roles in the release of the recently abducted school children in Ekiti.
While condoling with the Governor and the good people of Ekiti State on the murder of the driver of the Apostolic faith group of schools and two traditional rulers ,the NMA expressed optimism that the security will leave no stone unturned to identify the perpetrators of this gruesome and barbaric act and others promoting crime and violence in the State.
A statement by Dr. Babatunde Rosiji and Dr. Moses B. Dada ,the NMA Chairman and the Secretary,respectively acknowledged series of interventions made by Oyebanji in the health sector since he took over the mantle of leadership as governor of Ekiti State.
The NMA ,specifically praised the governor for aceding to their requests and some challenges confronting the health sector in Ekiti.
The union emphasized the premium his administration attaches to the health sector and promised to do everything possible to make the workers happy.
The statement reads: “we are delighted that less than a year after the reassurances, the promises he made have become a reality.
“Mr. Governor has repositioned the health sector in the State by ensuring among others the approval of hazard allowance and pay parity for clinical workers.
“The approvals of Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF), release of funds for capital projects across hospitals and the recent increase in the subvention of Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital alongside other tertiary institutions in the State will bring a lasting solution to the recurring financial problems in the institutions.
“These interventions will in no small measures boost the morale of health workers in the State and we strongly believe that these will definitely slow the velocity of both internal and external migration of doctors and other health workers from the State.
Following the meeting he had with our Association in November 2022 soon after inauguration where our Association presented the problems bedeviling the health sector in the State and proferred possible solutions, Mr. Governor said he identified with the challenges and promised to actualize the recommendations we made to him.
“We equally use this medium to appeal to citizens of the State to show understanding with health workers while seeking treatment across the hospital network in the State. While we promise to offer the best health care services possible, we advise citizens not to resort to the barbaric practice of assaulting health workers as we experienced of recent.” It stated .