Oyo state government has revealed its plans to strengthen a primary health center in each of the local governments of the state for the wellbeing of elderly people in the state.
The Oyo state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, Mrs Toyin Balogun, revealed this at an event in commemoration of the international day for the elderly, held at the house of Chiefs, Agodi Secretariat Ibadan.
Addressing the elders drawn across the 33 local governments of the state, Mrs Balogun, said the State would kick start the elder friendly health care, in 9 local governments and later extend it to others before the year 2027.
Delivering his lecture, a nutritionist, Dr. Tunde Ajobo, whose lecture centered on the importance of water and food at the appropriate time, urged the state government to prioritize the welfare of the elderly people and ensure it extends such a program to nooks and crannies of the state.
In their separate remarks, elder statesman, Dr Saka Balogun, the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade and a member representing Ibadan North Constituency 1, State House of Assembly, Honourable Comforter Olajide, appreciated Governor Seyi Makinde for unwavering commitment to bridge the gap between the young and the elderly.
Highlight of the event, include health talk, checkup, games and prizes, while foodstuff and cash gifts were distributed to the elders.
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