A health centre built by United Nigeria Airlines in Aso-Ayegunle, Ado-Ekiti, has been inaugurated, as part of efforts to improve access to quality healthcare in the community.

The Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, said the facility was provided under the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiative to give back to its host community.

Professor Okonkwo commended Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, for the prompt approval granted to the airline to commence operations at the Ekiti State Agro-Allied Airport.

He also pledged to expedite plans for the introduction of air cargo services to ensure the airport becomes fully operational as soon as possible.

The airline chairman assured residents that the company would facilitate more development projects to improve their living conditions.

The Ekiti State Head of Service, Dr Folakemi Olomojobi, reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to providing quality healthcare services to the people.

Similarly, the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe, urged residents to take ownership of the health centre and ensure its proper use and maintenance.

The traditional ruler noted that the facility would benefit the community, particularly following the acquisition of their land for the airport project.

Speaking on behalf of Aso-Ayegunle community, Prince Falade Peter pledged their support to the administration of Governor Oyebanji and promised to take good care of the facilities.

Inaugurating the health centre, Governor Biodun Oyebanji promised that the state government would equip it with the necessary medical facilities to ensure effective service delivery.

The governor said the project complemented his administration’s efforts to improve healthcare services across the state.

He urged residents of Aso-Ayegunle to patronise the facility to access prompt and quality medical care.

Mr Oyebanji also called on traditional rulers and community members to support the government in promoting public-private partnerships as a strategy for accelerating development in Ekiti State.