Ogun government says it has employed no fewer than 321 medical personnel in the last two years to bridge the shortfall it experienced as a result of exodus of medical workers in the state.
The Permanent Secretary, Ogun Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Yinka Elemide, disclosed this during the confirmation exercise for medical personnel on Monday in Abeokuta.
She said that 174 of the personnel are in the senior staff cadre, while 147 are in the junior cadre, and would hopefully render efficient healthcare services to the people.
Elemide, represented by the Director of Administration and Supplies of the board, Mr. Olumuyiwa Ojo, said the officers, whose appointments were considered for confirmation by the board had stayed in the service for more than two years.
She added that they had also had four progress evaluation reports with no adverse report before confirmation.
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 employing them to contribute their quota to mitigating the state’s health needs.
A registered nurse, Mrs. Ayomikun Egbetayo, commended the state government and leadership of the board for a stress-free exercise.
She said that confirmation of her appointment had motivated her to do more in caring for the patients.
