Some indigenes of Oyo State based in Canada recently presented medical equipment and hospital-related items to the Oyo State government.

The indigenes, under the umbrella, Ibadan Descendants Development Union (IDDU) made the presentation at Adeoyo Maternity Hospital, Adeoyo, Ibadan on Tuesday.

The Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, said his administration was glad to be associated with the diasporans.

Represented by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi, the governor said IDDU’s contribution to the healthcare system in Oyo State is immense.

The governor reiterated the efforts of his administration in improving the health sector in the state.

He urged diasporans to take a cue from IDDU, advising them to do more for the health sector.

Also, the Chairman of the Oyo State Hospitals Management Board, Dr. Akin Fagbemi, expressed satisfaction with the priority accorded the health sector by the Makinde administration.

Stressing that the donation from IDDU will go a long way toward surgical intervention for women and their delivered babies, Fagbemi added that the State Hospital Management Board under his watch will continue to provide qualitative health care delivery.

In his opening remarks, the Chief Medical Director, Dr. O. Aremu promised that the hospital will make judicious use of the equipment.

The President, Ibadan Descendants Development Union (IDDU), Mr. Taiwo Akere said the association has plans to extend the gesture to other health facilities in the state.

He thanked the management and staff of Adeoyo Maternity Hospital for giving them the opportunity to pay back to the community.

Equipment donated were one led theatre lamp, 50 delivery packs,10 cesarean section packs and 40 Neonatal packs among others.