Ekiti State Government has signed the Drugs and Health Supplies Management bill into law. The bill which was assented to by the Governor, Dr John Kayode Fayemi had earlier passed through the assembly where it was debated and passed.
It should be noted that the house after receiving the bill organized a public hearing where stakeholders in the Health, Drugs supplies and related matter had come forward with submissions at improving the health care delivery in Ekiti State.
Speaking after the signing by the Governor which was done at the Governor's Office which was done under strict compliance with Covid-19 protocols, the chairman House Committee on Health, Human Services HIV And AIDS, Honourable princess Teju Okuyiga appreciated the Governor for giving utmost priority to health in the State, she stressed that by passing this law, relevant Agency and board which will help give efficiency in the distribution, handling and supply of Drugs across the state will be able to perform their work unhindered.
By signing the bill into law, Ekiti State has become one of the few states in Nigeria who have complied with the international Drugs and Health Supply laws.
The Signing of the bill by the Governor was witnessed by the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr Oyebanji Filani, The Chairman House Committee on Health Human Services HIV And AIDS Honourable princess Teju Okuyiga, permanent secretaries in the ministry of Health and other critical players in the health and pharmaceutical Departments in Ekiti State.

Ekiti State Under Dr John Kayode Fayemi is witnessing development on all fronts.

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