The Oyo State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) has partnered with the Oyo State Health Insurance Agency (OYSHIA) to expand access to affordable and quality healthcare services for rural communities across the state.
The collaboration was announced during a stakeholders’ meeting held on Friday at the OYSHIA office in the State Secretariat, Ibadan.
Speaking at the meeting, the Project Coordinator of Oyo RAAMP, Engr. Mrs Adeola Ekundayo, said the partnership aligns with the commitment of the present administration to improving the welfare of residents, particularly those living in rural areas.
Ekundayo noted that the collaboration complements the efforts of the Oyo State Government under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde to promote food security, rural development, and improved access to essential social services. She stressed that RAAMP, beyond the construction and rehabilitation of rural roads, remains committed to initiatives that enhance the overall quality of life of rural dwellers.
According to her, improved rural road infrastructure under RAAMP will not only facilitate the movement of agricultural produce to markets but will also ease access to healthcare facilities, thereby supporting the objectives of the state health insurance scheme.
In his remarks, the Executive Secretary of OYSHIA, Dr Sola Akande, said partnerships with relevant stakeholders remain the most effective way to extend quality healthcare services to farmers and other rural residents. He described RAAMP as a strategic partner with direct access to rural communities, especially those within RAAMP project corridors across the state.
Dr Akande disclosed that OYSHIA has designed affordable health insurance packages to meet the needs of different categories of residents in the state. He said students who are residents of Oyo State can access healthcare services in accredited health facilities at a cost of ₦3,500 per annum.
He added that the individual health insurance plan, which costs ₦18,259 per year, covers one person and provides access to basic healthcare services, including routine medical tests, minor surgeries, and treatment for common ailments such as malaria and fever.
For families, Akande explained that OYSHIA offers a family plan of four at ₦47,250 per annum, while a family plan of six is available at ₦60,750 per annum, all of which provide access to quality basic healthcare services.
He noted that the packages present opportunities for farmers, artisans, traders, and other rural dwellers to enrol in the state health insurance scheme, reduce out-of-pocket medical expenses, and improve their productivity and wellbeing.
Dr Akande assured that OYSHIA remains committed to working closely with Oyo RAAMP to create awareness, drive enrolment, and ensure that residents in rural communities across the state have access to affordable and quality healthcare services.
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