Governor Adeleke Implements Health Insurance Enrolment for Osun Traditional Rulers, Commissions Multipurpose Hall
Governor Ademola Adeleke commissions the OSHIA Multipurpose Hall and flags off the free enrolment of traditional rulers and their queens into the Osun Health Insurance Scheme, as the Ataoja of Osogbo and the Timi of Ede both endorse the governor for a second term.
Osun State Governor Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke has commissioned the newly completed Osun Health Insurance Agency (OSHIA) Multipurpose Hall and formally flagged off the enrolment of traditional rulers and their queens into the Osun Health Insurance Scheme (OHIS).
"The free enrolment initiative is another bold step by our administration to ensure that traditional rulers and their queens enjoy qualitative healthcare services without financial hardship, in line with our people-centred health policy. We have delivered across all sectors of the economy and our administration deserves to be re-elected," the governor stated.
The Governor noted his administration's milestones across infrastructure, healthcare, education, agriculture and workers' welfare — including over 300 kilometres of roads, more than 200 rehabilitated primary healthcare centres, over 150 rehabilitated schools, payment of salary and pension liabilities, cooperative financing, agricultural support and ongoing construction of the state's five-star stadium.
OSHIA Executive Secretary Dr. Rasaq Akindele commended Governor Adeleke for providing an enabling environment for the agency, noting that enrolling traditional rulers into the scheme "goes beyond providing health insurance coverage — by enrolling them, we are empowering them to serve as ambassadors and advocates for social health insurance at the grassroots."
The event featured endorsements for the governor's second term from prominent traditional rulers. The Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun, Larooye II, declared: "I will not stop eulogising Governor Adeleke for his excellent performance in Osun State."
The Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal, Laminisa I, added: "I'm excited that my son, Governor Adeleke, is developing every nook and cranny of our communities."
The symbolic presentation of health insurance identity cards to traditional rulers and their queens was the highpoint of the event.
Signed: Mallam Olawale Rasheed — Spokesperson to the State Governor