Osun to enrol traditional rulers, spouses into health insurance scheme

The Osun State government has commenced arrangements to enrol all Traditional Rulers across Osun State and their spouses into the State Health Insurance Scheme.

The Executive Secretary of the Osun Health Insurance Agency (OHIS), Dr Rasaq Akindele, in a statement, said the development was in line with the directive of Governor Ademola Adeleke.

“This initiative is a clear demonstration of the unwavering commitment of Governor Adeleke towards ensuring qualitative, accessible and affordable healthcare delivery for every resident of Osun State, irrespective of social status, class or background,” Akindele stated.

He noted that the present administration remained passionate about the health and well-being of the people, hence the decision to extend the benefits of the State Health Insurance Scheme to revered traditional institutions across the state.

According to him, “the agency has already put necessary machinery in motion to ensure a seamless enrollment exercise. He disclosed that officials of the agency will commence visits to palaces of Traditional Rulers across the state beginning from Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 and will run for two weeks, for the registration and enrollment process.”

Dr Akindele further noted that the gesture is aimed at strengthening healthcare access for royal fathers and their spouses while appreciating their immense contributions towards peace, unity and development in Osun State.

He assured that OHIS remains committed to implementing people-oriented health policies that will continue to improve the living standards and well-being of residents across the state.

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