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Bolu-Olu Esho
The Management of the Futa Teaching Hospital, Akure, has solicited further support for the development of the tertiary hospital.
The Chief Medical Director CMD of the Teaching Hospital, Prof. Olusegun Ojo made the call at the commencement of the programme of acquisition of the biometrics of the inherited staff of the Hospital by the IPPIS Directorate of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.
Prof. Ojo appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the establishment of the institution, and Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for his unwavering commitment and support towards making the hospital a reality.
The management also expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the Deji of Akure Land, Oba (Dr) Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi and other traditional rulers, community leaders, lawmakers, development partners, healthcare professionals, civil society organisations, the media, and the good people of Ondo State whose collective efforts at advocacy, and steadfast belief transformed the long-standing aspiration for a federal teaching hospital in Akure into reality.
In a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the Teaching Hospital, Tope Fayehun, and made available to journalists on Tuesday, the CMD stated that the establishment of the hospital marked a significant milestone, noting that the task of building a fully functional and world-class teaching hospital had only just begun.
He emphasised that the continued support, understanding, and cooperation of all stakeholders remain indispensable to achieving this shared vision.
Prof. Ojo assured that the Management remained fully committed to implementing the Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) between the Federal Government and the Ondo State Government to ensure that the institution evolved into a full fledged teaching hospital in every respect.
He declared that every policy, programme, and investment is guided by this commitment and by the commitment to create an institution that will stand the test of time.
Prof. Ojo said: “A teaching hospital is expected to provide specialised tertiary healthcare services, train medical and allied health professionals, support academic excellence, conduct high-quality research, and serve as a centre for innovation and the advancement of medical knowledge.”
According to the CMD, the visions of the medical institution include combining outstanding patient care with medical education, research, and community service as well as operating with sound governance, modern infrastructure, and highly-skilled personnel.
He disclosed that in a view to ensuring these visions are realised, the current Management is deliberately laying a solid foundation by strengthening institutional systems, improving infrastructure and developing qualified personnel, fostering academic collaborations, and establishing structures that will ensure sustainable growth and excellence in healthcare delivery, teaching, and research.
Prof. said: “The Management acknowledges that planning and developing a teaching hospital is a huge and demanding undertaking that requires sacrifice, expertise, strategic planning, and sustained investment. While some progress will be immediately visible, many critical components require careful implementation and regulatory compliance.
“Thus, the focus ought not merely to be on meeting present seemingly pressing needs but on building a lasting legacy that future generations of Nigerians—and indeed our children and grandchildren—will inherit with pride.”
Speaking on the concerns expressed by some members of the old UNIMEDTH, Akure staff as well as the Leaders of Organised Labour Unions regarding individuals who had not been captured yet during the IPPIS exercise, the CMD assured that the Management recognised their concerns, saying appropriate steps are being taken to ensure a redress of their complaints within the relevant government procedures in the shortest time possible.
He said: “Management therefore appeals to all affected individuals and stakeholders to remain calm, exercise patience, and continue to engage constructively as efforts continue to address outstanding issues.
“Dialogue, mutual understanding, and adherence to due process will best serve the interests of both staff and the institution during this important period of transition.”
Moreover, the CMD urged members of the public to rely on official channels of communication from the hospital for accurate information regarding ongoing developments and to avoid misinformation or unverified reports that may create unnecessary anxiety or distract from the collective mission.
