•By Oyeniyi Awojoodu
IBADAN – The Oluyole Local Government Council has distributed solar power systems to Primary Healthcare Centers(PHC) across the area as part of a major step towards improving healthcare delivery through reliable electricity.
The brief distribution ceremony, held at the council secretariat, Idi-Ayunre, Ibadan, the Capital City of Oyo State on April 22.
This was led by the Director of Health, Dr. Akanni Olayinka, who received the solar systems from the Council boss on behalf of the primary healthcare centers.
The initiative according to the local government is geared towards enhancing service delivery, particularly during emergencies and power outages.
Speaking briefly before officially handing over the solar power, the executive chairman of Oluyole LG, Asiwaju Akeem Olatunji, disclosed that steady power supply in Oluyole LG was inimical to his sustainable development plans.
He also disclosed that the Council has refurbished a moribund community power generator to provide electricity to the grassroots.
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Key dignitaries present included Leader of Oluyole LG Legislative House, Hon. Azeez Taofeek; Supervisory Councilor for Health, Hon. Mariam Abbas; Councilor representing Ward 2, Hon. Dele Adeshina; and other local government officials.
Similarly, Olatunji revealed that the council also hosted delegates on a courtesy visit from the World Development Committee (WDC), a non-governmental organization dedicated to supporting the less privileged, persons with disabilities, and indigent youths in need of medical assistance.
Executive Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Engr. Akeem Olatunji, welcomed the WDC team and commended their commitment to community service.
He assured them of the council’s full support and affirmed that healthcare remains one of his administration’s top priorities in line with the vision of Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde.
“This partnership aligns with our broader goal of strengthening healthcare at the grassroots level,” Olatunji said. “We are ready to collaborate for the good of our people.”
The WDC, led by Elder Raheem Gbolagade, expressed a strong interest in partnering with the local government to expand their humanitarian outreach.
Elder Gbolagade revealed that the organization already has representatives in each ward within Oluyole and is poised to work closely with the local administration to achieve common goals in healthcare and social welfare.
The twin developments signal a proactive approach by the Oluyole council to improve healthcare access and infrastructure for residents.