On February 27, 2025, the Executive Council (Excos) of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (EDSPHCDA) Branch, Edo State, paid a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary, EDSPHCDA, Dr. Coulson Osoikhai Oahimire, with the Director of Administration and Supplies, Mr. Sunday Osayande in attendance.
The visit was to formally introduce themselves, show support, and congratulate him on his appointment.
Dr. Oahimire warmly welcomed the team and encouraged them to speak freely.
Speaking on behalf of the group, the Branch Chairman, Comrade Isede Lawrence Eseosa, explained the role of MHWUN in protecting the rights and welfare of health workers. He informed the Executive Secretary that while the union also has a body at the state level that will visit at a later date, the Excos of the MHWUN EDSPHCDA Branch came first to express their solidarity and welcome him on board in their home ground.
He also outlined some of the challenges faced by the union members, including delays in promotions, short payments of arrears, and issues with confirmation and advancement.
In response, Dr. Oahimire thanked them for the visit and acknowledged their concerns. He assured them that these issues would be addressed and emphasized the importance of teamwork in improving the primary healthcare system. He encouraged them to work together with the Agency to create a better healthcare system that effectively serves both the workers and the people of Edo State.