From Ebohon Joan
The Director-General of the Edo State Health Insurance Commission
(EDOHIC), Dr. Augusta Ikpea-Enaholo, has pledged to deepen efforts to expand health insurance coverage and improve access to affordable healthcare across Edo State, following her receipt of the Integrity Stewardship Service Ambassador Award.
The award was presented on Wednesday, September 23rd 2026, by the Advocacy for Peace and Value Reorientation, Abuja, during a presentation at the EDOHIC headquarters in Benin City.
The organisation said the recognition was in appreciation of Ikpea-Enaholo’s exemplary leadership, commitment to work ethics and dedication to effective public service delivery.
Receiving the award, the EDOHIC Director-General said the honour would further motivate her to uphold the principles of excellence, accountability and service while working to improve healthcare access for residents.
She said the Commission would intensify public enlightenment and stakeholder engagement to ensure that residents, particularly vulnerable groups, are adequately informed about their health insurance rights, benefits and available healthcare services.
Ikpea-Enaholo attributed the progress recorded by the Commission to the support and leadership of Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, noting that the administration had provided an enabling environment for EDOHIC to advance its mandate and contribute to the development of the state’s health sector.
She also acknowledged the commitment and professionalism of the Commission’s workforce, describing its achievements as the result of collective effort.
The Director-General reaffirmed EDOHIC’s commitment to expanding health insurance coverage, reducing avoidable financial barriers to healthcare and strengthening public confidence in the state’s health insurance system.
Speaking on the award, Oyibo of the Advocacy for Peace and Value Reorientation commended the EDOHIC leadership for promoting health insurance awareness and encouraging residents to utilise primary healthcare facilities across the state.
He also praised Ikpea-Enaholo’s administrative discipline and adherence to work ethics, noting that her efforts were consistent with the Edo State Government’s SHINE Agenda and its broader objective of improving access to healthcare, particularly for vulnerable residents.
Oyibo further acknowledged Governor Okpebholo’s contributions to the development of the state’s health sector, describing the award as a recognition of service and an encouragement for EDOHIC to sustain its efforts.
The recognition comes as EDOHIC continues to focus on public awareness, wider health insurance coverage and improved access to healthcare services across Edo State.
The Commission is expected to deepen its public engagement efforts and expand its health insurance programmes as part of ongoing measures to improve healthcare access and reduce financial barriers for residents.
