By Abimbola Bamgbose 

Motorists and residents in Ajibayo Village, as well as those travelling between Ajebo and Abeokuta in Obafemi Owode Local Government, will soon experience relief as the Ogun State government prepares to commence the long-awaited reconstruction of the road leading to the Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences.

Governor Dapo Abiodun made this announcement while receiving the Board of the Federal Medical Centre, FMC, Abeokuta, led by its Chairman, Dr Dayo Israel, at his office in Okemosan, Abeokuta.

The governor revealed that the state government has partnered with the federal government to ensure that work on the access road begins in the coming months. He acknowledged that although the contract had been previously awarded, it was later abandoned. However, he assured that efforts are now in full swing to rehabilitate the road, which also serves as a major link to Ibadan.

Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to quality healthcare delivery, Governor Abiodun emphasized the role of Federal Medical Centres in complementing state government initiatives to make healthcare more accessible and affordable.

He congratulated the newly appointed board members and praised Dr. Dayo Israel’s leadership, describing it as a strategic decision that would enhance healthcare services at FMC Abeokuta. The governor also called for stronger collaboration between the board and the state government to further improve healthcare delivery in the region.

In response, Dr Dayo Israel pledged to provide visionary leadership that would help the institution optimize resources, increase revenue, and attract additional funding to meet its growing needs.

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