Traditional Rulers, Queens Enrolled Into Osun Health Insurance Scheme

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke, on Tuesday commissioned the newly completed Osun Health Insurance Agency (OSHIA) Multipurpose Hall and formally flagged off the enrolment of traditional rulers and their queens into the Osun Health Insurance Scheme (OHIS).

Speaking at the event, Governor Adeleke described the twin initiatives as another landmark achievement of his administration’s commitment to expanding access to quality and affordable healthcare for all residents of Osun State.

“The free enrolment initiative is another bold step by our administration to ensure that traditional rulers and their queens enjoy qualitative healthcare services without financial hardship, in line with our people-centred health policy.

“We have delivered across all sectors of the economy and our administration deserves to be re-elected. On this note, I commission the OHIS Multipurpose Hall and flag off the enrolment of our royal fathers into the state health insurance scheme,” Governor Adeleke stated.

The Governor noted that his administration has recorded significant milestones across infrastructure, healthcare, education, agriculture and workers’ welfare, including over 300 kilometres of roads, more than 200 rehabilitated primary healthcare centres, over 150 rehabilitated schools, payment of salary and pension liabilities, cooperative financing, agricultural support and ongoing construction of the state’s five-star stadium.

In his remark, the Executive Secretary of Osun Health Insurance Agency Dr. Rasaq Akindele appreciates Governor Ademola Adeleke for providing enabling environment for the agency to operate effectively and his people’s oriented programmes in the health sector. He said “this enrolment of our revered Royal Fathers and their Queens into the Scheme is strategic. It is an initiative that goes beyond providing health insurance coverage to our traditional rulers. By enrolling them into the Scheme, we are not only recognizing their invaluable contributions to community development but also empowering them to serve as ambassadors and advocates for social health insurance at the grassroots.”

He also stressed that the OSHIA Multipurpose Hall represents a lawful and strategic institutional investment undertaken in strict conformity with the enabling law of the Agency, with due regard for transparency, accountability and value for public resources.

The event featured glowing endorsements for Governor Adeleke’s second term by prominent traditional rulers. The Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun, Larooye II, praised the Governor’s performance, declaring, “I will not stop eulogising Governor Adeleke for his excellent performance in Osun State.”

Similarly, the Timi of Ede, Oba Munirudeen Adesola Lawal, Laminisa I, commended the Governor’s developmental strides across the state, saying, “I’m excited that my son, Governor Adeleke, is developing every nook and cranny of our communities.”

The symbolic presentation of health insurance identity cards to traditional rulers and their queens was the highpoint of the event.

Credit: Mallam Olawale Rasheed,
Spokesperson to the State Governor.