By Demola Atobaba, Ado-Ekiti
A former Deputy Governor in Ekiti state, Professor Modupe Adelabu, has commended governor Biodun Oyebanji over his developmental agenda and urged Ekiti people to continue their support for the present administration in order to enjoying the dividends of democracy.
She said nothing can be compare to an atmosphere where peace is pursue and valued on daily basis like Ekiti state.
Prof. Adelabu who gave the charge while responding to questions from TopNews Crew in Ado-Ekiti during a free-health mission program sponsored by her office described governor Oyebanji as a man of the people who is passionate about the progress and development of the state in general.
The free-health mission event which was anchored by Development Support International (DSI) was led by their coordinator; Mr Adewole Temitope.
“We are all here today because of Governor Oyebanji good agenda for Ekiti people. If the state is not peaceful, nobody can come near this place today. His infrastructures project is second to non and people should support his administration so as to continue the good work he’s doing in Ekiti in the last one year.
The free-health mission is part of the renewed agenda of our president, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and also to support our our amiable and Omoluabi governor Oyebanji in Ekiti. As you can see, people came out en-mass to take part and we really appreciate them for the love and support they have so far be rendering to this present administration”.
According to her, the past one year has witnessed various giants strides and achievements under the astute leadership of governor Biodun Oyebanji and that his commitment, dedication, and unwavering focus on the development and progress of Ekiti state have been truly commendable.
“Governor Oyebanji’s visionary leadership has resulted in the implementation of numerous policies and initiatives aimed at transforming Ekiti state into a hub of economic growth, social development, and good governance. His efforts in the areas of education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, and security have positively impacted the lives of the people of Ekiti state”.
The APC chieftain said, Mr Governor’s approach to governance has truly fostered unity, peace, and progress within the state. His commitment to upholding democratic principles and ensuring the welfare of the people is highly commendable.
The astute educationist affirmed that the governor had shown rare leadership skills and uncommon compassion in terms of communities and rural development in the state.
She congratulated Mr governor for the outstanding celebration and prayed that God grant him more wisdom, knowledge and understanding to consolidate on the achievements recorded so far in the coming years.
The erstwhile Deputy Governor equally appreciated the Governor for the various programs put in place for the people of the state as part of measures to cushion the effect of the fuel subsidy removal, a gesture she described as unprecedented.
Her words: “Oyebanji is a rare breed. He is a courageous, transparent and passionate leader who is sincere in his quest towards the delivery of the promises made to the people of our dear state.
She pledged an unalloyed loyalty of Ado-Ekiti people to the governor’s administration efforts in ensuring that more dividends of democracy are delivered to the people of the state.
Commending Prof. Adelabu’s gesture on the free-health mission program for the residents of Ado-Ekiti, the former State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress and Senior Special Adviser to the State Government on Political Matters, High Chief Jide Awe appealed to the people of Ekiti not play with their health.
“To whom much is given, much is expected. The program organized by professor Modupe Adelabu is highly commendable which others should emulate by given back to their people. We shouldn’t joke with our health because health as they say is wealth and that a wealthy man is the owner of whatever he owns. Anytime anyone feel somehow in their body system or before it will get to that level, they should go and consult their doctor so that the necessary steps will be taken”.
A medical expert of the DSI, Mr Adewole Temitope disclosed that lots of money has been invested on the free health mission just to make sure that a lot of people are taken care considering how expensive it is to have access to quality health care in the country today.
He added that a over five hundred (500) glasses were distributed to the beneficiaries during the program and that the DSI had collaborated with government of Ekiti state in the past to offered healthcare services.
Adewole noted that the turn out was impressive and encouraging. Anyone given back to his or her society by sponsoring free-health program is doing a good job to the community because health is wealth.
“Part of the thing we are doing is free consultation for blood pressure and sugar level including general body checking for minor illness and also referring them to the eye experts personnel for those who may need glasses and they would be referred for a higher treatment and we are glad they are responding.
Adewole therefore urged them to take their health very serious, noting there is nothing to compare with sound health.
Some of the beneficiaries who spoke with newsmen lauded the efforts of the former deputy governor for sponsoring the program. They appealed to all well-meaning indigenes of Ekiti to emulate the gestures.
Part of the medical test run at the program include free eye checks, distribution of free glasses, medical consultation and checks, health education, Diabetes screening and intervention, hypertension screening and intervention.
