The Osun State Commissioner for Health, Jola Akinola, has stressed the importance of accurate and timely data in driving effective health policies and improving service delivery.
Akinola made this known during the opening of a three-day capacity-building workshop for Directors and Deputy Directors of local government health authorities in the state.
The workshop, which is being held at Western Sun Hotel, Ede, is part of the state government’s efforts to strengthen leadership, administrative capacity, and data management skills among primary health care managers.
The workshop, DAILY POST gathered, is centred on improving the leadership and management skills of local government health authorities in Osun State.
The Health Commissioner urged participants to actively engage in the sessions, ask relevant questions, and share practical experiences that would enhance their performance.
“Knowledge gained from the training should be effectively applied in your respective local government areas to improve primary health care services.
“Primary health care remains the foundation of the health system, and strengthening it would reduce the burden on secondary and tertiary health facilities,” he emphasised.
Akinola highlighted the need for continuous capacity building, describing it as vital for sustainable development in the health sector beyond political cycles.
He reiterated the state government’s commitment to investing in health infrastructure, workforce development, and system-strengthening initiatives aimed at improving healthcare outcomes and boosting public confidence.
In his welcome address, the Executive Secretary of the Osun State Primary Health Care Development Board, Dr. Shina Igbalaye, disclosed that the programme brought together key stakeholders, including the Special Adviser to the Governor on Primary Health Care, Dr. Michael Oyerinde; Chairman, Primary Health Care Development Board, Tajudeen Adisa; the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Isiaka Adekunle; and health directors and trainees from across the state.
He explained that the training is designed to “improve efficiency, optimise resource use, and strengthen service delivery within the primary health care system.”
Igbalaye added that participants were expected to “cascade the knowledge acquired to their subordinates and ensure effective implementation at all levels.”
He also encouraged attendees to adopt innovative approaches and maintain accountability in their duties.
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