Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH)

‎LADI MAKES DONATION TO ONCOLOGY DEPARTMENT IN LASUTH

Friday 16th Jan, 2026

‎ The Oncology Unit Of The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) Has Received A Donation Of Consumables And Assistive Equipment From The Lifeline Advocacy & Development Initiative (LADI), Aimed At Enhancing Patient Comfort, Care Delivery, And Overall Well-being Of Cancer Patients.

‎ ‎The Donated Items Include A Waiting-area Structure, Plastic Chairs And Steel Seater For Waiting Patients, Wheelchairs, Drip Stands, Inspirational Frames, And Footstools. The Donation Is Intended To Support The Hospital In Easing The Stress Experienced By Patients Awaiting Consultations And Those On Admission, While Also Providing Mobility And Comfort Support Where Needed. The Presentation Took Place On Wednesday, January 16, 2026.

‎ ‎Speaking During The Presentation, Mrs. Bimbo Oloyede, Founder Of LADI And A Renowned Nigerian Veteran Broadcaster, Journalist, Producer, And Media Trainer, Expressed Her Appreciation To The Management Of LASUTH, As Well As The Doctors And Staff Of The Oncology Unit, For Their Dedication And Commitment To Quality Service Delivery. She Noted That The Initiative Is Focus On Cancer Awareness, Research, Patient Care, And Support.

‎ ‎Representing The Chief Medical Director Of LASUTH, Prof. Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo, Was The Director Of Clinical Services And Training, Prof. Adebowale O. Adekoya. He Conveyed The Hospital Management’s Sincere Appreciation For The Donation, Describing It As A Thoughtful Contribution To Patient Care And A True Expression Of Compassion And Service To Humanity. He Noted That Many Patients Would Benefit Significantly From The Donated Items, Particularly The Waiting-area Structure, Which Would Provide Protection From Harsh Weather Conditions. He Assured That All Items Would Be Judiciously Utilised.

‎ ‎The Head Of The Oncology Department, Prof. Abiodun Popoola Was Represented By Consultant Oncologist, Dr. Yusuf Oduyoye, Expressed Profound Gratitude To Mrs. Oloyede And The LADI Team For Their Generosity And Kind Support To The Department.

‎ ‎Present At The Handing Over Were Dr. Bamidele Ayodele, Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee (Clinical Services I); Dr. Taiwo Omosebi, Coordinator, Burns And Trauma Centre, LASUTH Annex, Gbagada; Mr. Dabor Kingsley, Senior Special Assistant To The CMD; Mr. Farouq Bankole, Head, Managed Care Unit; Ms. Bukola Oloyede, Head, Publicity Team; Other Team Members Of LADI.

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Prof. Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo

Chief Medical Director

I became DCST/CMAC in 2001, that is, 19 years ago when Dr. Olugbile was the Chief Medical Director. We were saddled with the responsibility of moving the hospital from being just a general hospital to a tertiary institution which LASUTH has become. I visited the DCST of LUTH at that time, Prof. Arigbabu and Prof. Malomo at the University of Ibadan to compare notes and seek advice on how to effectively deliver on the job I had been assigned.

We forged relationships with the Members of the Lagos State College of Medicine and absolved some of them into LASUTH as honorary consultants, though the Lagos State Government (LASG) wasn't very confident of that arrangement because they thought the frequent ASUU strikes that prevailed at that time would affect the activities at the hospital, but we overcame the challenges and the attendant issues that came with it.

We had to put in place systems and structures that would help the hospital move away from a general hospital status to a tertiary institution. We had Ayinke house already which was a standard in its own right. We also had the old ICU, BT Wards, then came the Pediatric wards. As we progressed, and developed, situation started changing and now we have the new Ayinke house, the new BT wards and BT lab.

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We moved on to getting accreditation for our clinical programmes; while at it, the Ministry of Health gave LASUTH some funds to upgrade our services. We invited the different accrediting Colleges; for some we got partial accreditation while for some others we got full accreditation one of which was for Obstetrics & Gynaecology where we did not only have full accreditation, but also had a fellow in person of Dr. Oyedele.

We also had to deal with some attitudinal lapses in the staff. We had to start some series of trainings, symposia and teachings to re-orientate staff on how they relate with the different publics of the hospital. A lot of work has gone into that and I believe we are making progress, gradually.

Fortunately for me, LASUTH has always been a part of me so, I'm not in a strange territory. For many years I have been a Prof. of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the College of Medicine and Consultant for Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the Ifako Ijaiye General Hospital.

My predecessor has done a good job to take LASUTH to where it is today, but we still have a lot of work to do. First of all, the issues at the Operating Suites in the Theatres had to be hurriedly addressed. As we speak, a lot has been done and will still be done because it's an on-going project.

We have a good relationship with the State Government and with the help of the current Head of Service, Mr. Akeem Muri Okunola who tabled the issue of getting more staff in the hospital before the Executive Governor and approval was given for the recruitment of 120 Resident Doctors who have started work.

We noticed that many academic staff of the College have qualified to be appointed as honorary consultants, now that our subvention has been increased, we can now put that into consideration.

Generally, the position of the Chief Medical Director of LASUTH is really hands-on and I have been encouraged by the staff from various Departments. They have been cooperative and that has made the job easier

I believe that LASUTH has the capacity to be a quaternary institution which means moving beyond being a tertiary institution and how do we get there? We have earmarked avenues through which we can do more. Some of which include; Gradually developing the emergency unit to become a training institute or school where we train Doctors to become Emergency Doctors and nurses.

We will institutionalize our Renal Transplant Services by having more foreign missions and also have our doctors visit hospitals abroad to learn and bring back what they have learnt to train others here in LASUTH.

Developing more Doctors to becoming embryologists and IVF doctors through the Institute of Fertility Medicine here in LASUTH. We plan to develop schools in Occupational Therapy, such that our Psychiatry Department can use the skills acquired in the rehabilitation of patients.

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PROF. ADETOKUNBO O. FABAMWO
CHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTOR

PROF. ADEBOWALE ADEKOYA
DIRECTOR, CLINICAL SERVICES & TRAINING

MRS OLAYINKA M. OYE-BAMGBOSE
DIRECTOR, HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION & HUMAN RESOURCE

MRS RALIAT HASSAN
DIRECTOR, FINANCE AND ACCOUNT

DR. TEMITOPE SIKIAYE
DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES

Prof. Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo

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