NO. 653 CONTRACTORS HANDLING HOSPITAL RENOVATIONS URGED TO COMPLETE JOB ON SCHEDULE Contractors handling the on-going rehabilitation and renovation of the nine State Hospitals across the state have been enjoined to meet the stipulated deadline as Governor Rauf Aregbesola is determined to continue to patronize the best indigenous contractors who execute good quality jobs. The State Commissioner for Finance, Economic Planning and Budget, Dr. Wale Bolorunduro made the statement in Osogbo while receiving a monitoring team sent out by the Ministry under the supervision of the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Ayanleye Aina to assess the level of work at the various hospital sites. Dr. Bolorunduro explained that Governor Rauf Aregbesola has approved the sum of #1.7 billion to upgrade the age long and neglected hospitals in Ile-Ife, Ipetu-Ijesa, Ede, Iwo, Osogbo, Ila, Ikire, Ilesa and Ikirun to fast- track the free health care services of the current administration as enshrined in its six-point Integral Action Plan. Reports reaching the Commissioner indicated that work has started on seven of the hospitals except Iwo and Ede. Reacting, Dr. Bolorunduro expressed his dismay that most warehouses, and corpers lodges had become abode of wild animals, adding that labour rooms and kitchens are not better than unkempt abattoir, while mortuaries, x-ray departments, bed rooms and other hospital equipment have been damaged beyond reasonable level. Meanwhile, community leaders and traditional rulers across the nine Federal Constituencies where the hospital renovation works are on-going have commended Governor Rauf Aregbesola for doing the health sector proud. He said none of the past governments in the state had ever listened to the distressed call of the people on the poor state of hospitals, especially lack of drug supply until the recent intervention of Aregbesola-led administration. Dr. Bolorunduro stressed that the on-going renovation exercise will also create jobs for artisans, traders as well as food vendors in the State. NO. 654 LOCAL GOVT. COMMISSIONER CONDOLES PEOPLE OF IKEJI ARAKEJI The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Barrister Kolapo Alimi has commiserated with the people of Ikeji Arakeji on behalf of the State Government over the death of Arakeji of Ikeji Arakeji, Oba Johnson Obaleye Arapaya II who joined his ancestors recently. Delivering the goodwill message of Governor Rauf Aregbesola at the palace of the late Monarch, Barr. Alimi stated that the death of Oba Johnson Obaleye Arapaya II has left a big vacuum that would be difficult to fill, praying that God Almighty God will give the people of Ikeji Arakeji the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. Barrister Alimi also used the occasion to appeal to the people of Owena to allow peace to reign supreme in their domain and shun any acts that could disturb public peace. He assured the people of Ikeji of the maximum security during and after the final funeral rights for the late Oba. Speaking at the occasion, the Executive Secretary of Oriade Local Government Hon. Taiwo Fatiregun who was on the entourage of Barr. Alimi, expressed his sympathy with the people of Ikeji Arakeji over the demise of Oba Johnson Obaleye Arapaya II and prayed that God will guide them in their efforts towards managing the affairs of the town. NO. 655 MULTIPLE BIRTH MOTHERS RECEIVE MATERIALS, CASH GIFTS WORTH MILLIONS OF NAIRA IN OSUN Materials and cash gifts worth millions of naira were today donated to five multiple birth mothers in the State of Osun to make them economically stable and self reliant. The Commissioner for Women and Children Affairs, Mrs. Mofolake Adegboyega donated both the cash and materials on behalf of the State Government at an occasion aimed at empowering the multiple birth mothers held at the Conference Hall of the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, State Secretariat. Mrs. Adegboyega noted that the empowerment programme is in demonstration of the present administration’s concern to the plight of multiple birth mothers in the state, saying that with the materials and cash distributed to them, they would be able to earn a living, meet their basic needs and provide for their children. The Commissioner stressed the need for parents to invest in their children until they reach an enviable height in life and become prides to the state. Earlier in her welcome address, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Women and Children Affairs, Mrs. Funmilayo Eso-Williams had charged the multiple birth mothers to be committed to the up-bringing of their children by nurturing and training them in the way of the Lord. She appreciated Mr. Governor for sponsoring the medical bill of one of a set of triplet that has hole in the heart. Beneficiaries of the gift are Mrs. Adesina Misitura, mother of a quadruplet from Araromi Owu, Mrs. Ramotalahi Abudul Akeem, mother of a quadruplet from Oke Baale Osogbo, Mrs. Jumoke Olumorin mother of a triplet from Ilesa, Mr. Oluwagbebe Philips father of a triplet and Mrs. Akintomide, another mother of a triplet. Gifts distributed at the occasion include eight grinding machines, bags of rice, beans, sugar, milk and other beverages among others.
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