Osun PHCDB celebrates Christmas, wins South-West PHC Challenge award

The management and staff of the Osun State Primary Health Care Development Board (PHCDB) have celebrated the 2025 Christmas season in grand style, following the state’s emergence as the overall South-West champion at the Primary Health Care (PHC) Challenge Awards for the second consecutive year.

The celebration marked another milestone for the Board, as Osun was adjudged the best-performing primary health care system among states in the South-West zone, earning a cash prize of $5,000 for the second year running.

Speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of the Osun State PHCDB, Dr Shina Igbalaye, attributed the achievement to the unwavering commitment of Governor Ademola Adeleke to the revitalisation and upgrading of primary health centres across the state.

He said sustained investments by the governor in the health sector have significantly improved service delivery and positioned Osun as a reference point for primary health care delivery in the region.

Dr Igbalaye also commended the dedication, professionalism and teamwork of the Board’s staff, describing their collective commitment as the driving force behind Osun’s consistent emergence as the leading state in primary health care delivery in South-West Nigeria.

In his remarks, the Director of Administration and Supplies, Mr Owolabi Azeez, thanked members of staff for their hard work and resilience, urging them to sustain the momentum and strive for even greater achievements in the years ahead.

Dr Igbalaye further encouraged staff to remain diligent in consolidating the gains of government investment in the health sector, noting that the back-to-back victories at the PHC Challenge Awards reflected the collective effort of both management and staff.

He concluded by appreciating the workforce with Christmas festivities, in recognition of their contributions to the continued success of the primary health care system in the state.