Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye, has emphasised the need for regular medical check-ups among citizens, regardless of social status.
The Speaker stated that knowing one’s health status is key to tackling any health issue early.
Rt. Hon. Aribasoye made the remarks on Thursday during a routine medical check-up at the Adunni Olayinka Diagnostic and Wellness Centre, located within the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital (EKSUTH), Ado-Ekiti.
The Speaker was accompanied by his wife during the visit, which also included an inspection of the facility.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media, Babajide Agbeyo, Rt. Hon. Aribasoye praised the standard of services rendered at the centre.
He said, “I’m awed by what I’m seeing here today. I’ve seen a great height of improvement compared to what was here when I came last. The services are impressive, and you really displayed professionalism.”
The Speaker also highlighted the positive impact of the cordial relationship between the executive and legislative arms of government in Ekiti State, particularly in the area of healthcare delivery. He noted that EKSUTH has made remarkable progress.
“This lends credence to the good relationship between the executive and legislative arms in this state. I’m glad that a lot has improved since last year when I came and we raised some issues and took them to the floor of the House. With what I’ve seen here today, EKSUTH is one of the top teaching hospitals in the country,” he added.
Rt. Hon. Aribasoye pointed out that linking the hospital to the state-owned independent power plant has greatly improved service delivery, especially for patients who require urgent medical attention.
The Speaker also expressed his readiness to discuss further improvements with the state governor, including the inclusion of a standard laboratory within the diagnostic centre to make it a more comprehensive health facility.
He encouraged political office holders and residents of Ekiti to prioritise routine health checks, saying he has made it a policy for both his legislative and domestic staff to monitor their health regularly.
“Even those who resort to usage of herbs, either ideal or not, must at least know what they are even treating through a scientific mode of diagnosis. We all must know that science is an answer to prayer,” Aribasoye stressed.