Iwo Community Acquires Maternity Centre 20 years After, Adeleke Commissions Project

A Iwo Community in Osun State, Gidigbo has acquired a new Maternity Centre, 20 years after the residents of the community witnessed such. The residents were captured in their moments of joy and celebration when they received the Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke to the community for commissioning of the maternity.

The maternity centre, a project supported by the Osun State Community and Social Development Agency (OSUN CSDA), is set to serve 41 compounds of residents living in the community.  The Osun CSDA has also been in support of construction of 8 other centres in Iwo.

While speaking at the commissioning exercise, Senator Ademola Adeleke, noted that the Agency has also supported communities in implementing other 31 micro projects of the State Government.

He further assured the residents of the completion of the ongoing Rehabilitation of Iwo-Osogbo Road and other internal roads.

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.” He then assured the agency, Osun CSDA of the support of the State Government in all its project.

Conclusively, the Governor or Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke also cautioned that the outbreak of Cholera is still active and urged the citizens to take necessary precaution to prevent the spread of disease.

“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”.”  the Governor said.