Dr Bolaji Akinola, the Special Adviser on Media to the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, says residents of Osun are demanding change in governance.
Akinola stated this in a statement on Monday while reviewing the condition of healthcare and education services across the state.
“Osun people are yearning for change. They are tired of excuses in healthcare and education and want to see measurable progress.
“They want governance that delivers results they can see and feel in their daily lives,” Akinola said.
He said feedback from communities indicated growing dissatisfaction with the performance of Primary Health Care Centres (PHCs).
According to him, several centres are poorly staffed, and lack essential equipment and drugs needed for effective service delivery.
He added that rural dwellers were the most affected, with many travelling long distances to access basic medical care.
“What Osun people are witnessing in many communities does not reflect the standard they expect from government.
“They want health centres that function daily, qualified personnel on duty and medicines available when families need them,” he added.
Akinola also expressed concern over developments in the public education sector across the state.
He cited shortages of teachers, overcrowded classrooms and limited learning materials in a number of schools.
“Our children deserve better learning environments. Schools must be properly staffed and supported to improve outcomes,” he said.
The aide noted that the immediate past administration had introduced reforms aimed at strengthening healthcare and education systems.
He said those measures were designed to ensure sustainability and consistent service delivery across communities.
“No serious government should continue to blame previous administrations after spending years in office.
“Leadership is about taking responsibility and addressing challenges with clear solutions,” he added.
Akinola urged the state government to prioritise investment in critical sectors and respond to citizens’ expectations.
He said residents would ultimately evaluate the administration’s performance during the next governorship election.
