…as wife sworn in as president of women doctors
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji (AMBO), has declared his readiness to raise the standard of healthcare in Osun State through a total overhaul of the health sector if elected governor in 2026.
Oyebamiji spoke with journalists on Thursday after his wife, Dr Sekinah Bola-Oyebamiji, was elected President of the Osun State chapter of the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN).
He lamented the moribund state of health facilities across the state, describing the situation as a major setback to development.
He assured that his administration would be committed to revamping critical sectors for public benefit, including health, education, infrastructure, commerce and agriculture.
According to him, Osun State has remained stagnant due to prolonged neglect of key sectors, particularly the health sector, which he said requires urgent intervention.
“It is on record that the health sector has become moribund in the state. None of the categories of the health system—primary, secondary or tertiary—is fully functional. Little or no effort has been made by the current administration to revive our health system,” Oyebamiji said.
He added that the state suffers from a shortage of qualified doctors, nurses and other medical professionals, noting that Osun currently has about 799 primary healthcare centres, 57 secondary health facilities, including general and specialist hospitals, and three tertiary institutions that require urgent attention.
“These are some of the areas I will focus on to ensure quality and functional healthcare service delivery across all levels. When elected governor, I will declare a total overhaul of the health sector. We will prioritise the welfare and well-being of our people, knowing that health is wealth,” he said.
Oyebamiji also congratulated his wife on her induction as the new MWAN president, describing her as a seasoned professional, a beacon of medical excellence, a strong pillar of the family and an inspiration to many.
Earlier, in her acceptance speech, Dr Sekinah Bola-Oyebamiji said her tenure would be driven by inclusiveness, effective health advocacy and the delivery of physical projects aimed at improving the well-being of women and children across the state.
