Ondo State Government has announced a partnership with the World Bank to build primary healthcare facilities in 203 wards across the state.

This initiative aims to improve healthcare delivery to rural communities and reduce pressure on secondary and tertiary healthcare centers.

Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa made this announcement during the presentation of the Instrument of Appointment and Staff of Office to the new Ajana Afa-Okeagbe, Oba Mofolorunso Adegboyega Arasanyin, on Thursday.

The World Bank-sponsored project, with counterpart funding from the state government, will complement existing primary health centers in the 18 local government areas.

The Governor also highlighted other efforts to improve the health sector, including the ongoing recruitment of health workers.

Additionally, he mentioned initiatives to enhance security, improve infrastructure, promote workers’ welfare, support farmers, and recruit teachers.

The newly installed Ajana Afa, Oba Mofolorunso Samuel Adegboyega Arasanyin, expressed gratitude to the Governor and pledged to work collaboratively with the community to harness its cultural, social, and economic potentials.

The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Amidu Takuro, noted that the coronation ceremony was expedited due to the Governor’s prompt and decisive actions.

Otunba Solomon Oladunni, the Asiwaju of Oke-Agbe, thanked the Governor for his support in the selection process and promised that the community would mobilize and vote for him in the coming election.