Ogun State’s Odogbolu Local Government is set to revolutionize healthcare access for its residents. Chairman Babatunde Diya has announced plans to enroll 2,000 residents in the state’s health insurance scheme under the ‘Iwosan Tunde’ initiative.
This move aims to complement Governor Dapo Abiodun’s efforts to deliver quality governance at the grassroots.
The ‘Iwosan Tunde’ initiative is part of Diya’s administration’s commitment to improving the well-being of residents through enhanced healthcare, education, and infrastructure development. During his first 100 days in office, Diya has made significant progress, including providing a new borehole at Ikosa, collaborating with organizations to support 300 elderly residents, revitalizing healthcare centers, and implementing waste-to-wealth initiatives.
Diya’s goal is to screen 5,000 residents and enroll at least 2,000 of them in the Ogun State Health Insurance Scheme. This scheme offers a range of benefits, including access to quality healthcare services, free medical screenings, and medications.
The Ogun State Health Insurance Scheme is part of the state’s efforts to achieve universal health coverage. The scheme is divided into three main categories: Formal Sector Health Insurance Scheme, Informal Sector Health Insurance Scheme, and Vulnerable Group Health Insurance Scheme. The formal sector scheme is for public servants, the informal sector scheme is for market traders, farmers, and other informal sector workers, and the vulnerable group scheme is for residents who cannot pay for themselves, including pregnant women, children under 5, and the elderly.
Diya’s leadership style has been praised as innovative and people-focused. He has engaged stakeholders, identified key problem areas, and taken decisive action to address them. The ‘Iwosan Tunde’ initiative is a testament to his commitment to improving the lives of Odogbolu residents.
In conclusion, the Odogbolu Local Government’s decision to enroll 2,000 residents in the state’s health insurance scheme is a significant step towards achieving universal health coverage. Diya’s leadership and commitment to improving the well-being of residents are commendable, and his initiatives are expected to have a positive impact on the lives of Odogbolu residents.