On Thursday, Edo State’s traditional medicine practitioners praised Governor Monday Okoebholo for establishing the Edo State Traditional Medicines Board, which served as a warning to practitioners about unethical acts in their field.
High Chief Abudu Ugbesia, the board’s chairman, stated during the inauguration of the board’s members from the 18 local government areas that Nigeria could perform better if nations like China and other Asian nations had been able to advance their traditional medicines to the point where they are now.
He praised Okpebholo for resolving the issue and said it was shameful that the previous administration had not sworn in the board when Comrade Adams Oshiomhole’s term expired in 2016.
He said, “Like our governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo normally say “A New Edo State is Rising”, so also, I want to announce to everyone here , and to the whole world, that a new Edo State Traditional Medicines Board is rising along.”
In light of this, we are cleaning Edo State’s traditional medicine environment. Since this body has zero tolerance for any kind of sharp practices, I am taking this opportunity to urge all traditional medical practitioners in the state to avoid them.
He noted, “We will change the face of tradomedical practices in Edo State, and also positively change the conception of people towards traditional medicines, as roots and herbs are the way to pure health.”
“If China and other countries can develop their traditional medicines to the level it is today, Nigeria can do the same and even better. I want to promise you that Edo State will take the lead.”
“As I look forward to you all working towards achieving all of these, I thank you in anticipation of seeing your positive results.”
The inaugurated members promised to support the chairmen for a better traditional medicine practice in the state.
