2-Year Anniversary: ARD-KSSH Praises Gov. Ododo”s Impact on Healthcare
By Stephen Adeleye
Lokoja, Jan. 27, 2026
The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Kogi State Specialist Hospital (KSSH), Lokoja, has congratulated Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo on his second anniversary, lauding his efforts to improve the state’s healthcare sector.
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The ARD president, Dr David S. Omeiza, in a congratulatory message on Tuesday in Lokoja, commended the governor’s implementation of the Doctors’ Interventional Allowance, which aims to retain medical practitioners and attract skilled professionals to the state health system.
According to ARD, the allowance, which took effect in October 2025, has already shown positive results, with improved patient care, operational efficiencies, and public health response in state-owned hospitals.
The ARD urged Governor Ododo to continue his visionary commitment to healthcare development, citing opportunities for growth and enhancement.
The ARD reaffirmed its commitment to collaborate with government for healthcare excellence
The ARD looks forward to continued partnership with the Kogi State Government to establish the state as a healthcare hub.
The statement reads: “The Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja, under the leadership of its President, Dr. D. S. Omeiza, together with the entire membership and esteemed medical elders, extends heartfelt congratulations to the Chief Servant of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, on the occasion of his second anniversary as the pragmatic Governor of Kogi State.
“The Association wholeheartedly expresses its sincere recognition and deep appreciation for the Governor’s unwavering and purposeful efforts that have been consistently directed towards the enhancement and improvement of the health sector in Kogi State.
“We acknowledge the significant impact such dedication has on the overall well-being of the community and the citizens who rely on these vital services.
“Notably, the implementation of the Doctors’ Interventional Allowance, which commenced in October 2025, is designed to retain medical practitioners and attract skilled professionals to the state health system.
“This initiative was not only timely and strategically formulated to address the urgent needs of the healthcare system, but it also demonstrated a forward-thinking approach that aligns with current health trends.
“As a result of its thoughtful design and implementation, the beneficial effects of this initiative are already becoming clearly observable throughout the network of state-owned hospitals.
“This has led to improved patient care, enhanced operational efficiencies, and a more robust public health response in the communities they serve.
“We extend our sincere wishes to the Chief Servant of Kogi State for many more years of prosperous and impactful leadership.
“We encourage him to maintain his visionary commitment to the development of the healthcare sector, as there are still numerous opportunities for growth and enhancement within this domain.
“The Association of Resident Doctors reiterates its commitment to cooperate with the Kogi State Government to guarantee the provision of high-quality healthcare services and to establish Kogi State as a center of health excellence”
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(DEMOCRACY NEWSLINE NEWSPAPER, JANUARY 27TH 2026)
