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The Osun State Commissioner for Health, Barr. Jola Akintola, has assured nurses and midwives in the state that the government will soon recruit more health workers to address the shortage of personnel across public health facilities.
He made this known during a one-day strategic leadership workshop organized by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Osun State Chapter, held at the Nurses House in Osogbo.
Barr. Akintola reiterated the commitment of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration to improving the healthcare system by employing more professionals to fill existing gaps. He commended nurses and midwives for their dedication and for providing quality care to the people of the state, including retirees.
Speaking on the workshop’s theme, “Inspire, Influence, Innovate,” the Commissioner described it as timely, emphasizing that leadership in nursing is driven by passion and purpose, not just positions. He stressed the vital role nurses play as the backbone of the healthcare system.
In her welcome address, Director of Nursing Services, Ministry of Health Mrs. Toyin Adelowokan, described the workshop as the first of its kind for nursing leaders in Osun State. She emphasized the importance of leadership in mentoring, advocating for improved working conditions, and upholding ethical standards.
Chairman of NANNM, Comrade Waheed Olaide Oyeyemi, said the theme was carefully chosen to address the need for continuous knowledge development among nursing leaders to ensure effective service delivery in their various roles.
In his goodwill message, Elder Dosu Adedayo, Vice Chairman of the Hospitals Management Board, underscored the importance of integrity in leadership. He stated that without strong and ethical leadership, progress in the profession would be hindered.
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Isiaka Adekunle, highlighted the importance of empathy, innovation, and effective followership in leadership. His counterpart from the Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Abayomi Oni, added that “everything rises and falls on leadership,” emphasizing that a leader must be able to inspire followers.
The guest lecturer, Mr. Pade Omisakin, Director at the Public Service Office, delivered a lecture on strategic leadership, civil service ethics, and the influence of nursing leadership in driving change. He reminded participants that true leadership is measured by the ability to inspire followership.
The event climaxed with the presentation of awards of good leadership to several distinguished individuals, including Barr. Jola Akintola, Dr. Isiaka Adekunle, Dr. Abayomi Oni, Alhaji Tajudeen Akintola, and Mrs. Toyin Adelowokan.
Credit: Segilola Babalola
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