The Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Edo State Council, has applauded Governor Monday Okpebholo for his administration’s sweeping interventions in the state’s health sector, particularly improvements in healthcare delivery, workers’ welfare, promotion and payment of outstanding arrears.
The union, led by its State Chairman, Mr. Osaigie Ogbiede, gave the commendation during a special appreciation visit to the Governor at Government House, Benin City, on Friday, where it also presented him with the Best Governor of the Decade Award in recognition of his contributions to the sector.
Ogbiede said the visit was to acknowledge the governor’s commitment to repositioning the health sector and improving the working conditions of medical and health workers across the state.
He noted that since Okpebholo assumed office, the union had witnessed significant improvements, including renewed attention to previously challenged health facilities and a more cordial relationship between government and health workers.
According to him, the administration’s interventions have restored confidence among workers and demonstrated a genuine commitment to addressing issues affecting 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,” he said.
The union chairman particularly praised the governor for addressing longstanding concerns bordering on salary disparities, promotions and outstanding payments.
He described the payment of arrears and implementation of promotions as remarkable achievements, noting that the developments had positively affected the morale and welfare of health workers.
Ogbiede expressed the union’s appreciation for the governor’s leadership and prayed for greater achievements as he continues to steer the affairs of the state.
Responding, Governor Okpebholo thanked the union for recognising his administration’s efforts, stressing that the progress recorded in Edo State was made possible by the support and sacrifices of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
He said the economic reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy, though difficult, were necessary steps towards rebuilding the nation’s economy and creating opportunities for development.
The governor explained that improved economic activities and increased federal allocations would provide his administration with greater resources to address workers’ welfare, strengthen public institutions and deliver more dividends of democracy to Edo residents.
He assured the health workers that government resources belonged to the people and would continue to be judiciously deployed for their welfare and the overall development of the state.
Okpebholo urged the workers to sustain their support for his administration and mobilise behind President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections, calling on them to exercise their civic responsibility by using their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs).
He expressed confidence that Edo State would make a significant contribution towards achieving the target of 2.5 million votes for President Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.
The highlight of the visit was the presentation of the Best Governor of the Decade Award to Governor Okpebholo by MHWUN State Chairman, Osaigie Ogbiede, on behalf of the union, in recognition of his administration’s interventions in the health sector and commitment to workers’ welfare.
