BENIN CITY — The Director-General of the Edo State Health Insurance Commission (EDOHIC), Dr. Augusta Ikpea-Enaholo, has been honoured with the Integrity Stewardship Service Ambassador Award for her leadership, administrative discipline and commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare services across Edo State.
The award was presented on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, by the Advocacy for Peace and Value Reorientation, Abuja, in recognition of what the organisation described as Dr. Ikpea-Enaholo’s exemplary leadership, adherence to work ethics and commitment to effective public service delivery.
Receiving the award at the EDOHIC headquarters in Benin City, the Director-General said the recognition would further strengthen her resolve to pursue excellence, accountability and improved healthcare access for residents of the state.
Dr. Ikpea-Enaholo said the Commission would continue to intensify public awareness and engagement to ensure that residents, particularly vulnerable groups, understand their health insurance rights, benefits and available healthcare services.
She attributed the progress recorded by EDOHIC to the leadership and support of the Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, saying the administration had created an enabling environment for the Commission to advance its mandate and contribute to the development of the state’s health sector.
The EDOHIC helmsman also credited the Commission’s achievements to the dedication and professionalism of its workforce, stressing that sustained progress was a product of collective effort.
She reaffirmed EDOHIC’s commitment to expanding health insurance coverage and reducing unnecessary financial barriers to healthcare, while strengthening residents’ confidence in the state’s health insurance system.
Presenting the award, Executive Director of the Advocacy for Peace and Value Reorientation, Comrade Abubakar A. Oyibo, said the recognition was part of the organisation’s governance programme aimed at identifying and celebrating public officials and Ministries, Departments and Agencies demonstrating ethical leadership, accountability and commitment to service delivery.
Oyibo said the programme places particular emphasis on education and health reforms capable of producing direct benefits for the people.
He described Dr. Ikpea-Enaholo as a distinguished leader in the health insurance sector, noting that the responsibilities of an EDOHIC Director-General extend beyond administration and oversight to include public education, confidence-building and empowering residents to understand and utilise available healthcare services.
According to him, EDOHIC under her leadership had continued to promote awareness of health insurance and encourage residents to utilise primary healthcare facilities across the state.
He further commended her administrative discipline and compliance with work ethics, noting that her efforts were aligned with the Edo State Government’s SHINE Agenda and the broader objective of making healthcare more accessible, especially to vulnerable residents.
Oyibo also acknowledged the contributions of Governor Okpebholo to the development of Edo’s health sector, describing the award as both a recognition of service and an encouragement to the EDOHIC leadership to sustain and deepen its efforts.
The latest recognition adds to the growing focus on EDOHIC’s role in promoting responsible health-sector leadership, public awareness and wider access to healthcare services in Edo State.
With the award, the Commission is expected to further intensify its public engagement and health insurance expansion efforts, translating policy and leadership initiatives into tangible improvements in healthcare access and outcomes for Edo residents.