Encomium as Osun CSDA commissions maternity centers, boreholes in Iwo

The residents of Iwo in Iwo local government area of Osun State on Saturday trooped out to appreciate the good work of the Osun State Community and Social Development Agency (CSDA) as the state Governor, Ademola Adeleke open four different projects for community use.

One of the maternity centres which was a project supported by Osun State Community and Social Development Agency (OSUN CSDA) is to serve 41 compounds who lives in the community, with 8 other centres nearing completion in Iwo.

The Osun State Community and Social Development Agency (OSUN CSDA commissioned four micro-projects in Iwo township, supported by the Osun Cares program.

The projects include two health centers and two borehole water projects with reticulations.

At Oluode community, the newly constructed, furnished, and equipped Oluode Health Center, situated at Aro Oja, Iwo, was officially commissioned.

Similarly, the Imole Health Center was commissioned at Odo Oba community. Both health centers are expected to improve healthcare services in the communities.

Additionally, two borehole water projects with reticulations were commissioned, one in each
community, to enhance access to clean water and improve sanitation.

While speaking at the commissioning exercise, the Governor noted that Osun CSDA under the present State Government has supported communities in the implementation of 31 Micro projects.

He also assured the people of Iwo that the rehabilitation of Iwo-Osogbo Road will soon be completed adding that Iwo water works is also billed for rehabilitation.

He said, “In Iwo township and through Osun CSDA, the present State Government has supported communities in the implementation of 31 Micro projects cutting across many sectors. Today we are commissioning just four of them, which are two health centres and two borehole water projects.

“As health is wealth, this present administration is embarking on systematic interventions, taking practical steps in providing social facilities that will make life more meaningful to the masses.

“Let me use this medium to reiterate that very soon, the rehabilitation of Iwo-Osogbo Road will soon be completed. Several kilometers of internal roads are being constructed here in Iwo. We are working towards ensuring solid and durable work on the road to boost the economy of the State.

“Let me also note that Iwo water works is billed for rehabilitation. We are working with the Federal Ministry of Works to complete Gbongan-Iwo-Oyo road. Much more importantly, we will continue to ensure the integrity of the Oluwo of Iwoland as the President of Iwoland Traditional Council covering the three local governments making up Iwoland.

“I charge the beneficiaries of this project to ensure regular and adequate maintenance and sustainability of the projects. I must especially appreciate the good work that Osun CSDA is doing in ensuring that the dividends of democracy reach the nooks and crannies of the State. I assure the Agency of continuous support of the State Government.

“Before I end my address, I want to remind all and sundry that Cholera outbreak is still in the Country, therefore let us ensure that we maintain personal and environmental hygiene. Wash your hands regularly with soaps and water, and wash thoroughly your fruits and vegetables before eating or cooking to put cholera away.

“Go quickly to the available hospital or health centre whenever you feel any discomfort in your body. “A ko ni se aisan o”.”

Earlier, General Manager, Osun State Community and Social Development Agency (Osun CSDA) Aderonke Funmi Abokede, in her address highlighted the agency’s commitment to community-driven development and ownership.

She appreciated the Governor’s support and funding, which enabled the implementation of 31 micro-projects in Iwo Local Government Area, including the
four commissioned projects.

The commissioning ceremony demonstrates the Osun State Government’s commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of its citizens, particularly in rural communities.