Ogun govt confirms appointment of 321 staff in health sector

Ogun government has employed no fewer than 321 medical and health personnel in the last two years to beef up the workforce in the state’s health sector.

The Permanent Secretary, Ogun Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Yinka Elemide made this known during the confirmation exercise held at the Board’s Conference Room in Abeokuta recently.

According to her, 174 of the new employees were in the senior staff cadre, while those in the junior staff cadre were 147.

She said they were employed to render efficient healthcare services to the people.

Represented by the Director of Administration and Supplies of the Board, Mr Olumuyiwa Ojo, the Permanent Secretary added that the officers whose appointments were considered for confirmation by the Board had stayed in the service for more than two years with four progress evaluation reports with no adverse report.

Speaking with journalists after the confirmation exercise, the duo of Dr Adegeye Eweje and Dr Omowunmi Moibi from General Hospital, Ikenne, appreciated the government for finding their service worthy by employing them to contribute their quota to the health needs of the State.

Also speaking, a registered nurse, Mrs. Ayomikun Egbetayo, expressed her appreciation to the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led government and leadership of the Board for a stress-free exercise, saying confirmation of her appointment would motivate her to do more in caring for patients.