Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole, the newly appointed Edo State Commissioner for Health, officially assumed office on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. To mark his first day, he embarked on a familiarization tour of the Ministry of Health’s facilities at the State Secretariat Complex and other key health centers in Benin City.
Accompanied by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Stanley Ehiarimwian, and directors of various departments, the Commissioner assured stakeholders of his commitment to an open-door policy. He also pledged to align his efforts with the developmental agenda of the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo.
The facilities inspected during the tour included the Ogbe Nursing Home, the Sickle Cell Centre, the Pediatric Wing of the Central Hospital, the Edo Specialist Hospital, and the Stella Obasanjo Hospital. Dr. Oshiomhole also visited the former site of the Central Hospital, which is being redeveloped into the Museum of West African Arts (MOWAA). He explained that the tour was aimed at assessing the condition of these facilities to better understand their operational status.
The Commissioner commended the State Governor for his dedication to improving healthcare delivery in Edo State. He acknowledged the administration's early efforts to provide quality healthcare services to residents, emphasizing that these initiatives demonstrate a strong commitment to the welfare of the people.
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