Ogun Government in collaboration with the United Nations Funds for Population Activities, on Wednesday, commissioned a state-of-the-art skills laboratory to aid the learning of midwifery students in the state.
Speaking during the inauguration at the School of Midwifery, Idi-Aba Abeokuta, Wife of the Ogun governor, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun said that it was aimed at improving clinical experience for midwifery students in the state.
She also said that it is part of efforts of the state to reduce maternal mortality by 25 per cent at the end of the year 2022.
Mrs Abiodun noted that the laboratory, which is equipped with modern infrastructure would facilitate learning and keep students abreast of current trends in maternal and child health.
“This new laboratory will help broaden the knowledge of our students and facilitate learning, especially in the field of obstetrics and gynecology in line with global best practices,” she submitted.
The governor’s wife appreciated the UNFPA for collaborating with the state government just as she said the laboratory is one of Gov Dapo Abiodun’s investment in Maternal and Child Health.
She expressed optimism that it would be one of the best facilities in the South-West.
On her part, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Tomi Coker, said the ongoing renovation and equipping of primary health centers across the state, would be complemented by skilled healthcare workers that would contribute to the reduction of mortality as a result of childbirth.
“Through our collaboration with UNFPA, we have been able to revamp the skills lab with mannequins that will simulate the real child delivery scenarios.
“This will help our student midwives to have the right skills for safe child delivery in line with global best practices,” she said.
Coker assured that the present administration would continue to promote capacity building initiatives for health care students and workers across the state.
