The Ogun State traditionalists under the auspices of Alternate Medicine Practitioners have unanimously endorsed Governor Dapo Abiodun for second term in office due to his immense contributions to the establishment of Ogun State Alternate Medicine Board to promote the sub-sector in the provision of qualitative health care services and enhance the practice of trado- medicine in the state
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The practitioners announced their endorsement during a recent special meeting with the Board Chairman Balogun Nurudeen Olaleye, held in Abeokuta Ogun State capital, where the they described the Governor as a kind-hearted leader.
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The Chairman, Nigeria Association of Traditional Medicine and founder of Africa College of Traditional Medicine , Chief Samson Soyoye declared that Prince Dapo Abiodun has done a lot for the advancement of trado- medicine in the state
According to him, the governor has proven himself as a selfless and exemplary leader with the fear of God who keeps every single of his promises.
He assured Abiodun of continuous
support in his re-election bid.
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Also speaking, the National President Mission Birth Attendant Rev. Mrs. Elizabeth Quodri , said one of the reasons for supporting the Governor's reelection bid was due to his truthfulness and systematic way of implementing his programmes for the wellbeing of the People in the State
She pointed out that, the sincerity of the governor brought about the creation of the Ogun Alternative Medicine Board, first of its kind in the state. . .
The President Iwarefa Traditional Medicine Association, Alhaji Muhammed Yahaya expressed appreciation to Governor Abiodun for liberating the Practise of Alternate Medicine in the State by adopting the sub-sector as one of its government project to anable citizens of the State have access to affordable and qualitative healthcare system of their choice.
Speaking in the same vein,the founder Isese Kingdom of Truth and the Kabiesi Olu-isese worldwide Ifarotimi Adifagbola Baalogun , said he was delighted with the kind gesture of the governor for establishing the State Alternate Medicine Board during his first term in office as being practiced in other State of the Federation.
He eulogised Abiodun for giving approval for Isese day to be observed annually by traditionalists on 20 August across the State, saying the good gesture should continue unhindered in the state.
Speaking in their separate remarks, Chief Adesina Odugbemi , the President Ewedayepo, Mrs. Sonubi Iyabo the Coordinator Ijebu- ode Community Healthcare service and Chief Soremekun Abiwere the State Chairman of Traditional Birth Attendant , lauded the efforts of the Governor Abiodun on Alternate Medicine practice which has transformed the sub - Sector and if the kind of support and attention from the government for the sub-sector s continue soon the State will no longer be waiting for the federal allocation to do things.
At the high point of the meeting was the jubilation as they threw weight behind Dapo Abiodun for Governor, saying he kept his promise of refunding money paid by individual practitioners for their special training on how to curb ritualism as part of government support to improve their wellbeing in the state.
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