In November last year, we launched the first of its kind in Nigeria; the #Governance Innovation Lifecycle Challenge and Accelerator in… — In November last year, we launched the first of its kind in Nigeria; the #Governance Innovation Lifecycle Challenge and Accelerator in Ekiti State. This novel programme will enable us put governance innovation and technology at the core of solving health service delivery problems mainly through citizens engagement. …

“When you meet with your old friends, you recollect some of the finest moments of your life and find yourself in a joy that has no… — “When you meet with your old friends, you recollect some of the finest moments of your life and find yourself in a joy that has no comparison” This weekend, a number of my classmates back at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, spent 2 nights in Ado Ekiti with…

What a year 2021 has been! As with many people, I am looking forward to 2022 with optimism. But before we close the year, I thought to… — What a year 2021 has been! As with many people, I am looking forward to 2022 with optimism. But before we close the year, I thought to share some musings on five topics that have either inspired or intrigued me. “Expose yourself to as much randomness as possible” — Ben…

The past few weeks have been exciting, to say the least. Results of some of our work are gradually beginning to bear fruit and there is… — The past few weeks have been exciting, to say the least. Results of some of our work are gradually beginning to bear fruit and there is quite a bit more in the pipeline 😁. …

Lesson 7: I can’t control expectations, but I can manage them — Lesson 7: I can’t control expectations, but I can manage them Being in public office comes with quite a number of expectations and this is not absurd. Quite often I get an interesting number of requests from people who have very high expectations of me. Being of assistance to people…

This time last year, I was getting ready for my inauguration. I got sworn in on the 31st August 2020 and commenced work on the 1st of… — This time last year, I was getting ready for my inauguration. I got sworn in on the 31st August 2020 and commenced work on the 1st of September 2020. …

Vaccines save lives, get vaxxed! — Vaccines save lives, get vaxxed! Towards the end of July and the first 3 weeks in August, we saw a sharp spike in the number of positive COVID-19 cases in the State. While we acknowledge the fact that our increased testing allowed us pick up more cases, we have had…

The Ekiti State Government has continually displayed leadership and commitment in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, through several… — Vaccines save lives, take the leap! The Ekiti State Government has continually displayed leadership and commitment in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, through several innovative interventions such as the establishment of a molecular laboratory, the use of RDTs for testing, the establishment of Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) in all…

Protocol — Protocol It is a pleasure and honour to be invited as a keynote speaker at this scientific conference organised by the ARD. Pleasure because as an alumnus, LUTH holds many memories for me and this Old Great Hall in particular, contributed to shaping the foundation of what I have become…