
PDP’s Oluyede pledges healthcare reform and social security in Ekiti
Dr Wole Oluyede, the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Ekiti State, has outlined plans for major reforms in the state’s healthcare sector. He promised to introduce an improved social security system and make healthcare more affordable and accessible. Oluyede emphasized the need to protect residents from high medical costs and improve the welfare of health workers. He urged residents to support the PDP for a government focused on inclusive development.
What we know
- Wole Oluyede promised comprehensive healthcare reform and an improved social security system if elected in the June 20 governorship election.
- He plans to prioritize affordable and accessible healthcare, addressing out-of-pocket payments and hardship caused by medical expenses.
- His agenda includes establishing the Ekiti Contributory Health Insurance Scheme and a drug revolving fund system to ensure regular availability of essential medicines.
- Oluyede aims to improve working conditions and incentives for health workers and strengthen community participation in healthcare governance.
- He also pledged to introduce social welfare programmes to support vulnerable residents and enhance living standards across Ekiti State.