The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Edo Council, has praised Gov. Monday Okpebholo for improvements and reforms in the state’s health sector.
The union’s chairman, Osaigie Ogbiede, gave the commendation during a special appreciation visit to the governor at the Government House in Benin on Friday.
Ogbiede said the union had come to recognise the governor’s commitment and his administration’s positive impact on the health sector, workers and healthcare delivery.
He said the union had witnessed significant changes in the sector since Okpebholo assumed office. Some health facilities that previously faced challenges had received attention under the current administration, he added.
According to Ogbiede, the administration’s interventions have strengthened relations between the government and health workers and renewed workers’ confidence in the sector.
“We have actually come here to say thank you for the impact you have made in the health sector.
“We know that no one will take us for granted because you have been closer to us, even beyond politics.
“We want to thank you for empowering the health sector,” Ogbiede said.
He also commended the governor for addressing challenges facing health workers, including salary disparities, promotions and outstanding payments.
Ogbiede said the interventions had helped reposition the sector and improve workers’ welfare and conditions. He said workers were particularly grateful for the payment of arrears and implementation of promotions, describing the development as unprecedented in the state.
He said the union was proud of the governor’s achievements and prayed for greater success in his second term.
Responding, Okpebholo thanked the health workers for taking the time to recognise his administration.
He said the improvements recorded in the state had been made possible by the support and sacrifices of President Bola Tinubu.
Okpebholo described the Federal Government’s reforms, particularly the removal of the fuel subsidy, as difficult but necessary for the country’s development.
He said increased state revenue from improved economic activity and federal allocations would enable his administration to do more for workers and residents.
The governor assured the workers that public resources belonged to the people and would continue to be used to improve their welfare and develop the state.
He also urged the workers to support his administration and use their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to support Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.
Okpebholo expressed confidence that Edo would contribute significantly to the target of 2.5 million votes for the president.
The union also presented Okpebholo with its Best Governor of the Decade Award.
