The Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Chief (Mrs.) Monisade Afuye has commended the Executive Chairman of Ikere West Local Council Development Area Hon Rufus Ige Olorunfemi on his efforts in making qualitative and quantitative health care services available to the people of his council area.
The Deputy Governor,Chief Mrs Monisade Afuye gave this commendation during the official commissioning of
Ugele/Arokun Health Centre constructed by Hon Rufus Olorunfemi’s administration in Ikere-Ekiti as part of efforts to improve access to quality and affordable healthcare services at the grassroots.
The Deputy Governor who was represented at the event by the Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the Deputy Governor, Hon. Victor Adeniyi, called on other council chairmen in Ekiti to emulate the zeal and passion of Hon Rufus Ige Olorunfemi towards improving living condition of our people.
In her address, the Deputy Governor commended Hon. Rufus Olorunfemi for his dedication and commitment to the successful completion of the project. She described the health centre as a testament to the good governance of Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s administration. She expressed confidence that the facility would reduce the stress faced by residents in accessing medical care and provide prompt healthcare services to the community.
In his remarks, Hon. Rufus Olorunfemi expressed delight at the commissioning of the project, noting that it fulfilled his promise to bring quality healthcare closer to the people of Ugele/Arokun.
“I am delighted to witness the commissioning of this health centre, which fulfills our promise to make quality healthcare accessible to our people,” he said.
He appreciated Governor Biodun Oyebanji, Deputy Governor Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, and the Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, for their support.
Hon. Olorunfemi disclosed that the facility is equipped with modern amenities, including an outpatient consultation unit, maternal and child health facilities, immunisation and family planning units, a laboratory, pharmacy, and delivery rooms.
The Executive Secretary of the Ekiti State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Rasheed Adepoju who represented Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, commended Hon. Olorunfemi for the initiative, particularly for installing solar lighting in the facility. He described the project as a model of what can be achieved through good governance and community partnership.
Former Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Surveyor Abiodun Aluko, applauded the chairman’s efforts and urged the community to continue supporting the Governor Biodun Oyebanji and Deputy Governor Monisade Afuye administration till 2030. He described Hon. Olorunfemi as a leader deeply committed to the welfare of his people.
The Ogoga of Ikere Kingdom, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Samuel Adejimi Adu Alagbado, represented by SAO Uro, High Chief Kayode Omodara, acknowledged the chairman’s good work. He urged health workers to maintain the facility properly and encouraged community members to make good use of the centre.
In his closing remarks, Hon. Rufus Olorunfemi thanked all dignitaries and stakeholders present, reiterating his administration’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery across Ikere West LCDA.
The event was attended by several notable dignitaries, including: Deputy Chief of Staff to the Deputy Governor; Hon. Victor Adeniyi; Personal Assistant to the Deputy Governor;
Prince Boye Adegboye; Dr. Rasheed Adepoju, representing the State Commissioner for Health; former Deputy Governor, Surveyor Abiodun Aluko; APC Chairman, Ikere Local Government, Pastor Oyebode Kayode; Aare Atuluse of lkere, Chief Igbekele Ayodele (AlG); members of the Ogoga-in-Council; Wife of the Chairman, Ikere West LCDA Aderonke Olorunfemi; Hon. Olu Adamolekun, Chairman of Ikere Local Government, represented by his deputy, Chief Tope Ijasan; Hon. Peter Omoyeni; Former Vice Chairmam lkere Local Government, Hon. Oluyede Abiodun; Hon. Tajudeen Adejumo; former Ikere West LCDA Chairman, Hon. (Mrs). Toyin Afolabi-Adedipe; Apostle Jegede Emmanuel; Hon. Sunkanmi Ojuolape; market leaders (Iyalojas and Iyalajes); former Chairman of Ikere Local Government, Hon. Abuila; the Ekuasa of Uro Ikere-Ekiti, Chief Mayowa Alabi; Princess Taiwo Adegboye; Special Adviser on Legal Matters to the Governor, Barrister Niyi Idowu; medical professionals; Mr. Akinjayo (HLA); Heads of Departments; Councillors; staff of Ikere West LCDA; primary healthcare workers; security agencies including the Police and Amotekun Corps.
