We'll work with Gov. Oyebanji and won’t be ungrateful...'' - NMA Chairman

 

By Hassan Bakare

The Ekiti State chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA)has promised to effect a smooth working relationship with the administration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji, having shown commitment to the welfare of heal thworkers in the state so far .

This was made known by the State Chairman of NMA, Dr. Babatunde Rosiji when he led executive members of the National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners (NAGGMDP) Ekiti State chapter to a meeting with the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Community Communications, Mrs Mary Oso Omotoso in her office in Ado Ekiti.

Dr. Rosiji said that the visit of the leaders of the health practitioners was to further correct the wrong impression created about the association in an online news publication of Premium Times of March 16th 2023 in which its State Chairman , Dr Alo Akinleye was misquoted .

The NMA Chairman, while speaking on behalf of the association, tendered unreserved apologies to the Governor for the embarrassment the online publication must have caused, adding that Mr Oyebanji is the most worker-friendly Governor that has ever emerged in the state, noting that he was the first Governor in the South West to pay hazard allowance in full to all cadres of health workers.

He expressed gratitude to the Governor for fulfilling some of the promises made to health workers early into his administration, including the payment of Medical Residency Training Funds to Doctors in Training to become consultants.

Also speaking, the State Chairman of NAGGMDP, Dr.Alo Akinleye expressed the readiness of his members to be on the same page with Governor Oyebanji for the development of the health sector and Ekiti State .

In her response , Mrs Omotosho appreciated the leadership of the professional bodies for their understanding, urging them to always give room for engagement and dialogue with government over issues affecting them, Omotoso stated that Mr. Oyebanji is a peace-loving and compassionate leader who prioritizes workers welfare.

She advised the associations to eschew speaking the language of strike often times as Governor Oyebanji's administration is committed to ensuring better life for all Ekiti workers.