Honourable representing Irepo/Olorunsogo/Oorelope Federal constituency at the National Assembly, Abuja Hon. Olumide Abiodun Ojerinde, has laid the foundation stone of a Maternity center at the Oyo state General Hospital, Igboho.
The center Named “Igboho Maternal and Neonatal Health Complex” is a project of Olumide Ojerinde’s foundation.
In his opening remark, Deacon Simeon Alaba, a chieftain of state Executive of All Progressive Congress (APC) said the occasion was both Historic and Unique as projects of such magnitude is rare. He described Olumide Ojerinde as a true son of his father who is always thinking of the progress of his constituency.
In his own words, Abayomi Ogunnowo, the Senior Legislative Aide to Hon Olumide Ojerinde enlightened everyone about the project. He stressed that Olumide Ojerinde Foundation is a community based humanitarian foundation created to promote our culture, traditions and socio-political and economic interest of the people of Irepo, Oorelope and Olorunsogo communities.
Following the need to compliment the effort of the Oyo state government in providing the basic needs of life, most especially in the health care sector. The Foundation during her executive council meeting approved the building and donation of a standard maternity centers in the Igboho, Igbeti and Kisi communities.
As the Federal lawmaker, representing the good people of the above communities in Oyo state, we use this foundation laying to register the intention of the foundation on this project basically to compliment the work of Oyo state government. as we plan to build and donate a maternity and pediatric center in the three General Hospitals. Please be informed that this is not a constituency project but Olumide Ojerinde’s Foundation Project initiative to give back to our people what is due to them.
Alhaji Azeez Aderoju, The Chairman, Ifelodun Omo Igboho (The Umbrella body for all sons and daughters of Igboho) also Praised the foundation initiative for starting such project. While also praising the Foundation gesture. He view health as one of the bedrocks for all forms of advancement. He thereby urged everyone to be praying for Olumide Ojerinde, to be able to complete the project that he started and for further success in the future. He did not forget to charge the workers to put the place into good use when completed.
Dr Adeagbo, the CMD of the general hospital who represented the state ministry of health sees Hon Olumide Ojerinde as the first person to key into the federal government Policy of eradicating maternal mortality in Nigeria. He said the Policy which was lauch two weeks ago has been given a boost by the federal law maker who is the first person to do such in Nigeria, he therefore thank the honourable on behalf of the state ministry of health and Oyo state Hospital Management Board.
The foundation Laying was Performed by,
1. Alhaji Azeez Aderoju, the chairman Ifelodun Omo Igboho
2. A representative of Ojerinde Family (Mama Zaria)
3. Pa Moses Odekunle (APC party Leader In Oorelope LG)
4. Dcn Simeon Alaba ( Oyo State Party Exco)
5. Dr Adeagbo (CMD General Hospital, Igboho).
In his closing remarks, Pa Odekunle urged everyone to be praying for Ojerinde as he need the people prayers and encouragement.