Top echelons in the health sector of the Civil/Public Service of Ogun State have been called upon to lead administratively by upholding the highest standards of the public service ethics, transparency and dedication to duty.

The Ogun State Head of Service, Mr. Olanrewaju Saka made the call when he declared open a 2-day orientation workshop for the Newly Appointed Medical Directors/Chief Executive Officers of the 12 State/Semi autonomous hospitals, put together by the Hospitals Management Board, with the theme: "Understanding the Public Service, Embracing Professionalism and Strengthening Effective Healthcare Service Delivery", held at the MITROS Residences, Ibara, Abeokuta.

According to him, as senior administrative leaders in the Ogun State Public Service, they have the responsibility to ensure the successful implementation of the Governor’s developmental agenda, which depends significantly on the ability of public institutions to deliver measurable benefits to the people and added that their leadership must inspire public confidence, promote equity, social justice and sustainable development.

He said the orientation workshop was not only timely but essential, as it provided an opportunity to deepen their understanding of relevant policies, operational procedures, financial regulations and the expectations of executive leadership. 

"I urge all participants to engage actively in the sessions, internalize the knowledge gained and apply the lessons learnt to strengthen institutional efficiency and improve healthcare service delivery across Ogun State.

"I commend the Hospitals Management Board for organising this timely orientation workshop and encourage the Board to sustain its efforts in continuous capacity building, fostering inter-hospital collaboration and strengthening the monitoring of service delivery. These initiatives are vital to ensuring that our hospitals uphold the highest standards of professional excellence, compassion and accountability, with due regard for patient dignity and the prudent management of public resources", the HoS said.

In separate goodwill messages, a former Head of Service, Dr. Nafiu Aigoro, Special Advisers on Health, Dr.Tayo Lawal, Dr. Omolayo Fred-Omojole and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Kayode Oladehinde, congratulated the appointees for the hard work and dedication that brought them thus far and implored them to regard the appointment as a solemn call to accountability and more dedicated service.

They urged them to always lead by examples, manage resources well, make their Staff members' welfare a priority, leave lasting legacies in all their facilities and embark on impactful projects that will strengthen the hospitals and give the desired outcomes, in order to justify government's confidence reposed in them.

Earlier in a welcome address, the Permanent Secretary, Hospitals' Management Board, Dr. Olayinka Elemide said their selection to lead the premier healthcare institutions in the State was a testament to their outstanding clinical expertise, proven administrative competence, and visionary leadership potentials.

"As you assume these elevated roles, I invite you to view your appointments not merely as personal career milestones, but as a solemn call to elevated public service, institutional stewardship, and transformative leadership. You are taking the helm at a pivotal moment in our State’s healthcare journey. The mandate before you is clear: to translate the strategic healthcare 

vision of His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun

into measurable, impactful, and life-saving outcomes for every citizen", Dr. Elemide said.

She said as Medical Directors/CEOs, they are tasked with driving overall strategic orientation and clinical governance, optimising institutional resource allocation and human capital, ensuring rigorous financial integrity and regulatory compliance, cultivating a culture of safety, continuous quality improvement and patient-centred service delivery, amongst others and urged them to embrace a culture of uncompromising accountability, transparency and high performance within their respective institutions.

Responding on behalf of the MD/CEOs, Dr. Bunmi Osinaike of the State Hospital, Ijaye, Abeokuta, appreciated the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun for his huge investments in the health sector and especially for approving the training, pledged unalloyed commitment and renewed dedication to duty as they collaborate with the government to keep moving the health sector forward.

Omolara Osindele 

Office of the Head of Service