The newly elected Executive of the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Ondo State Branch, led by its Chairman, Dr. Adewale Abdulrasheed, has called for stronger collaboration with the Ondo State Ministry of Health to improve healthcare and humanitarian services in the state.
Dr. Abdulrasheed made the call when he led other members of the Executive on a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Health in Akure. He commended the Ondo State Government for its efforts and achievements so far in the health sector, assuring that the Red Cross would support government initiatives aimed at improving the wellbeing of the people.
The Chairman said the Red Cross was ready to strengthen its partnership with the Ministry, particularly in emergency response, disaster management, community health interventions and support for vulnerable members of the society.
Receiving the delegation on behalf of the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Banji Ajaka, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Adiji Ojo, welcomed the new Executive and acknowledged the important humanitarian role of the Red Cross in complementing government’s efforts in the health sector.
Also present during the visit was the Ministry’s Director of Finance and Administration, Mrs Oludamilola Mike-Daudu.
Dr. Abdulrasheed, who was accompanied by other members of the newly elected Executive,Laurel OjoVice Chairman), Oniye Enoch (Finance and property adviser), Itote Ifedayo Esq( Legal Adiviser), Akintoye Oluwafemi(Youth Adviser), Oyindamola Sumonu (media) pledged the organisation’s continued support for the Ministry’s programmes and interventions, expressing optimism that the partnership would translate into improved healthcare and humanitarian services for the people of Ondo State.
In a vote of thanks, the Branch Vice Chairman, Laurel Ojo, appreciated the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Adiji Ojo, for his hospitality, humility and warm reception accorded the delegation. She expressed gratitude to the Ministry for receiving the new Red Cross leadership and prayed for a stronger and more productive relationship between the two organisations in the interest of the people of Ondo State.
