By Newspot Nigeria News Desk
— Community-level health delivery gets major boost under Makinde’s administration
IBADAN — In a bold move to strengthen grassroots healthcare delivery, the Oyo State Government has launched the second phase of its revitalization of Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs), upgrading 66 facilities across all 33 Local Government Areas of the state.
Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, who supervised the distribution of medical equipment at one of the upgraded centres in Ibadan on Tuesday, stated that the initiative was part of Governor Seyi Makinde’s ongoing Omituntun 2.0 agenda to ensure improved healthcare access at the community level.
This second phase comes on the heels of the renovation of over 200 PHCs in the previous phase. The current phase involves the provision of advanced medical tools and sustainable infrastructure, including 10KVA solar inverter systems to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply.
“Healthcare is one of the pillars of Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration under Omituntun 2.0. The Oyo State Government has been addressing the infrastructure and personnel gaps in the sector,” Dr. Ajetunmobi emphasized.
Each of the 33 LGAs received upgrades in two facilities, selected based on patient load and community needs. The upgrades include:
- 10KVA Solar Inverter Systems with hybrid inverters and lithium batteries
- Two Computer Tablets per facility preloaded with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software
- Red-Brick Incinerators for safe disposal of medical waste
Dr. Ajetunmobi further announced plans for a Drug Revolving Fund to maintain consistent access to essential drugs across the PHCs. She urged communities to take full ownership of the facilities, emphasizing the need to protect the new infrastructure from theft and vandalism.
The Managing Director of First Health Dynamic Synergy International Ltd., Professor Temitope Alonge, whose firm executed the upgrades, stated that PHCs were prioritized based on the population they serve. “No more excuses in our primary healthcare centres,” he said. “The government has equipped them for performance.”
The initiative has already started yielding results, with facilities like the Odo-Ona Elewe PHC in Oluyole Local Government and Olorisa-Oko PHC in Akinyele LGA among the first beneficiaries. Hon. Akinwole Akinleye, chairman of Akinyele LGA, thanked the governor for “putting the health of the people first” and pledged full support for the success of the initiative.
The medical tools supplied under this phase include:
- Mobile and tabletop electronic sphygmomanometers
- Pediatric BP cuffs, glucometers, haemoglobinometers
- Infrared thermometers, gas-powered bucket autoclaves
- Medical oxygen cylinders with accessories, nebulizers
- HIV/Syphilis and Hepatitis B rapid diagnostic test kits
- Pulse oximeters, autoclave tapes and drums, and first aid kits
- Filled oxygen and gas cylinders, metal dustbin racks, spanners
The Oyo State Government’s efforts are widely seen as a model for sustainable rural and primary healthcare reform. With infrastructure upgrades, personnel recruitment, and digital recordkeeping now integrated into the healthcare system, access to reliable medical care is being restored in underserved communities.
This report was filed by the Newspot Nigeria Editorial Desk.
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Oyo Govt Begins Upgrade of 66 PHCs to Boost Healthcare Delivery
…provides Modern Equipment, 10KVA Solar Inverters, Incinerators
The Oyo State Government has commenced a comprehensive upgrade of 66 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state, equipping them with essential medical tools and alternative power sources to ensure improved healthcare delivery at the grassroots level.
Speaking during the distribution of equipment at one of the newly upgraded PHCs in Ibadan on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, described the revitalization of the PHCs as a crucial milestone in the government’s efforts to strengthen healthcare at the community level.
She said that following the earlier renovation of over 200 PHCs, the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde has embarked on the second phase of its healthcare revitalization plan, distributing modern medical equipment and installing solar-powered systems to guarantee uninterrupted healthcare services.
She explained that two facilities in each of the state’s 33 Local Government areas were selected for the current upgrade.
She said, “Healthcare is one of the pillars of Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration under Omituntun 2.0. The Oyo State Government has been addressing the infrastructure and personnel gaps in the sector.”
“Governor Seyi Makinde continues to fulfill his promises by tackling the non-availability of basic medical equipment and personnel in our health facilities,” she added.
She highlighted that following the renovation of the health facilities, the government recruited over 3,000 healthcare workers for PHCs, and has now proceeded with the equipment upgrade in phases.
In Phase I, 66 PHCs have been selected based on criteria such as patient load, with the two centres in each local government chosen.
The upgrades include:
Installation of 10 KVA Solar Inverter Systems with hybrid inverters and lithium batteries to provide 24-hour electricity supply;
Provision of two computer tablets (for Medical Records Officers and Officers-in-Charge) equipped with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) software;
Installation of Red-Brick Incinerators for safe medical waste disposal.
Dr. Ajetunmobi further announced plans to implement a Drug Revolving Fund to ensure a steady supply of essential medicines at the PHCs.
She urged community members to take ownership of the facilities and protect them against vandalism.
In his remarks, the Managing Director, First Health Dynamic Synergy International Limited, Professor Temitope Alonge, whose organization executed the upgrades, explained that the selection of PHCs was based on population served.
“No more excuses in our primary healthcare centres. The state government has made provision for basic medical equipment for the use of medical personnel at their facilities,” he said.
At the Olorisa-Oko PHC in Akinyele Local Government, the council chairman, Hon. Akinwole Akinleye, expressed gratitude to Governor Makinde for prioritizing healthcare at the grassroots level.
He pledged the local government’s continuous support, including providing adequate security for staff, facilities, and equipment.
Among the first facilities to benefit from the upgrade is the Odo-Ona Elewe PHC in Oluyole Local Government.
The medical equipment provided includes:
- Standing Mobile and Table-Top Electronic Sphygmomanometers
- Pediatric Blood Pressure Cuffs
- Glucometers
- Haemoglobinometers
- Infrared Thermometers
- Bucket Autoclaves powered by gas cookers
- Autoclave tapes and drums
- Colour-coded dustbins and metal dustbin racks
- Medical oxygen cylinders with accessories
- Nebulizers
- Pulse oximeters
- Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) Kits (HIV/Syphilis RDT, HBSAG RDT)
- First Aid Boxes for POCT storage
- Filling of oxygen and cooking gas cylinders
- Adjustable spanners for oxygen cylinders
With these upgrades, the Oyo State Government continues to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to improving healthcare access and quality for all residents of the state.
E-signed:
Prince Dotun Oyelade
Commissioner for Information and Orientation,
Oyo State.
July 5, 2025.
