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The Ogun State Government has launched a health insurance scheme designed for the formal sector, comprising civil servants, public servants, and workers in the organised private sector, as part of activities lined up for the 2024 Public Service Week.

The launch follows an earlier scheme launched for the informal sector in February 2022, which allows artisans, market women, traders, and other residents to make a living through non-organised environments in the state to benefit.

Speaking at the official launch of the formal sector scheme at Obas Complex, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Mr Abiodun said his government would pay 50 per cent of the premium for every worker registered in the scheme.

The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Noimot Salako-Oyedele said it was in the interest of the present administration to ensure the well-being and welfare of public servants who are the engine room of the government.

The governor stated that the theme of the 2024 Civil Service Week, “Building a Socially Responsive Public Service in the 21st Century: A Place of Ethics and Values,” resonated deeply with the aspirations and ideals that the present administration has for the public service.

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