Ondo State Government Warns Health Workers: Performance Will Determine Job Security
The Ondo State Government has issued a strong warning to health workers across its 18 Local Government Areas, citing poor performance in the primary healthcare sector. The Ondo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (OSPHCDA) stated that the continued employment of health workers will now be based on their performance. Dr. Francis Akanbiemu, the agency’s Permanent Secretary, addressed primary healthcare directors on Sunday, expressing concern over weak results in key areas, particularly immunisation. He urged workers to step up their efforts or face the risk of being replaced. “Primary health workers have no excuse for underperformance, considering Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s administration has made significant investments in the sector, including ongoing projects and the recruitment of additional doctors and health personnel to improve service delivery,” Akanbiemu said. “From now on, performance will determine whether you remain in office.” He also called on health workers to conduct outreach and sensitisation programs to increase immunisation uptake, stressing that Ondo State has historically performed well in this area. Plans are underway to address challenges faced by staff in rural and hard-to-reach communities to ensure effective service delivery at the grassroots. While commending the governor for the prompt release of funds for various projects, Akanbiemu urged health workers to justify the government’s investment through improved performance. Dr. Victor Adefesoye, the state Director of Disease Control and Immunisation, also encouraged Local Government Coordinators to remain committed to achieving 100 per cent success in all health indicators across their areas. PUNCH Online reports that the government recently recruited 1,000 health professionals, all of whom have now been deployed to their respective posts across the state.