The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Ekiti State Chapter, has congratulated Dr Oyebanji Filani on his reappointment as Commissioner for Health and Human Services by Governor Biodun Oyebanji.
The association described the reappointment as a recognition of Filani’s contributions to healthcare development in the state and an opportunity to consolidate ongoing efforts to strengthen the health sector.
The President of MWAN in Ekiti State, Dr Omolola Ajayi, in a congratulatory message, expressed confidence in the commissioner’s ability to sustain the delivery of quality healthcare services to residents.
Ajayi said the association was optimistic that Filani’s return to office would provide an opportunity for greater collaboration between the government and professional medical bodies in addressing healthcare challenges.
She emphasised the need for sustained attention to maternal and child healthcare, improved access to affordable medical services and the welfare of healthcare professionals.
The MWAN president also called for stronger partnerships among stakeholders to promote policies and programmes capable of reducing maternal and infant mortality and improving healthcare outcomes.
She reiterated the association’s readiness to work with the Ministry of Health and Human Services in advancing initiatives that would promote the health and well-being of women, children and other vulnerable groups.
Ajayi wished the commissioner a successful tenure, urging him to sustain stakeholder engagement and ensure that healthcare delivery remained a priority of the state government.
The association reaffirmed its commitment to supporting policies and interventions aimed at building an accessible, efficient and responsive healthcare system in Ekiti State.
