Ekiti State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Oyebanji Filani has been presented with a Distinguished Merit Award of Excellence by the Egbe Omo Otun-Ekiti.
He also received a Lifetime Recognition and Achievements award from Great Minds International Communication Ltd in Ado-Ekiti.
Organizers of the awards, which took place in different locations in Ado-Ekiti, stated that the awards were presented to Dr Oyebanji Filani in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the health and well-being of the good people of Ekiti State.
Presenting the Distinguished Merit Award of Excellence of the Egbe Omo Otun-Ekiti to the Commissioner, the Ore of Moba land, Oba Dr. Adekunle Adeagbo lauded the Ekiti Health Commissioner for contributing positively to the improvement of the state’s health sector as commissioner.
“In recognition of your pragmatic actions, leadership, readiness to serve, creativity and outstanding contributions to healthcare development and overall development of the state. Your ability to manage human and material resources to accomplish goals is outstanding “. Oba Adeagbo said.
In the same vein, the Chief Executive Officer of the Great Minds International Communication Ltd, Prince Adewumi Ajibade, noted that his organization honoured Dr Filani because of his significant efforts at improving the healthcare service delivery as the commissioner for Health in Ekiti and the Chairperson of Nigeria Health Commissioner Forum.
While responding, Dr Filani stated that Governor Biodun Oyebanji has created an enabling environment for improved health outcomes in the state.
The Commissioner explained that the Ekiti State government was committed to the elimination of Malaria and reduction in child and maternal mortalities through the establishment of the Ulerawa health insurance programme.
He disclosed that the Ekiti State government has increased health workers’ salaries and empowered health workers with essential tools for productivity and service quality in the state’s health sector.
Dr Filani expressed deep appreciation to Egbe Omo Otun Ekiti and Great Minds International Communication Ltd for recognizing his contributions to the sector.
He reiterated the commitment of the Biodun Oyebanji-led administration’s commitment to continue in pursuit of excellence in healthcare delivery as well as ensuring that all Ekiti residents have access to quality, accessible and affordable healthcare services.
