Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the rehabilitation of 102 primary health centres as part of a broader effort to strengthen healthcare delivery and reduce maternal and child mortality across the state.
The governor made this known during the opening ceremony of the Ondo State Maternal and Newborn Mortality Reduction Innovation and Initiative Co-creation Workshop, a five-day event held in Akure, the state capital.
Represented by his Special Adviser on Health Matters, Simi Odimayo, Governor Aiyedatiwa described the initiative as transformational, aimed at drastically reducing maternal and newborn deaths through collaborative innovation.
He praised the dedication of healthcare teams from both the federal and state governments, as well as partner agencies, for their commitment to the initiative.
“Our participation underscores our collective resolve to protect the lives of women and children in every community,” he said.
The governor emphasized that meaningful improvements in health outcomes require sustained investments not only in physical infrastructure but also in the welfare of healthcare workers and the well-being of citizens.
He stressed that reducing maternal and newborn mortality hinges on deliberate policies, a responsive and resilient healthcare system, ongoing community engagement, and a skilled, motivated health workforce.
Governor Aiyedatiwa expressed confidence that the outcomes of the co-creation workshop would lead to locally relevant, practical, and impactful interventions that will benefit communities across the state.
