Oyebanji Upgrades Ilupeju/Itapa General Hospital to Modern Healthcare Hub.

Oyebanji Upgrades Ilupeju/Itapa General Hospital to Modern Healthcare Hub.

By Olamide Akinwumi 

In a major boost to healthcare delivery in Ekiti State, Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji has transformed the Ilupeju/Itapa General Hospital into a modern medical facility equipped to meet the needs of residents in Ilupeju, Itapa, Ijelu, Omu, and surrounding communities.

Originally established in 1991, the hospital had over the years struggled with dilapidated infrastructure and inadequate facilities. However, following the recent comprehensive rehabilitation and upgrade initiated by the Oyebanji-led administration, the hospital now stands as a beacon of renewed hope for thousands of residents in the area.

The revamped facility now boasts upgraded wards, a functional laboratory, a well-equipped maternity section, modern diagnostic tools, and improved staff quarters—all aimed at providing quality healthcare services closer to the people.

Speaking during an inspection visit, Governor Oyebanji reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to equitable healthcare access across all parts of Ekiti State. He noted that the upgrade aligns with his broader vision to ensure that no community is left behind in the state’s development agenda.

“Healthcare is one of the pillars of our development plan. We want every Ekiti citizen—whether in the city or the rural area—to have access to quality and affordable medical care,” Oyebanji said.

Residents of the benefiting communities have expressed gratitude to the governor for what they described as “a breath of fresh air” in public healthcare delivery, noting that pregnant women, children, and the elderly no longer have to travel long distances for medical attention.

The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, described the transformation as part of ongoing efforts to reposition primary and secondary healthcare institutions across the state, noting that similar projects are being executed in other local government areas.

With the completion of the Ilupeju/Itapa General Hospital upgrade, Ekiti State continues to consolidate its position as one of the few subnational governments in Nigeria prioritising people-oriented healthcare reforms under the Oyebanji administration.