‎The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, Held Its 18th Annual Nurses Quiz Competition At The MRC Auditorium. Organised By The Directorate Of Nursing Services, The Competition Brought Together Nurses From Various Departments To Demonstrate Their Professional Knowledge, Promote Continuous Learning, And Foster Healthy Intellectual Competition.

‎ ‎This Year’s Edition Featured Contestants From The Critical Care Unit, Surgery, Female Surgical Ward, Obstetrics And Gynaecology, LASUTH Burns And Trauma Annex (Gbagada), Orthopaedics, Emergency Services, Community And Primary Health Care, Paediatrics, Behavioural Medicine, Monitoring Crew, Nursing Administration, And Medicine Department. The Questions Covered A Wide Range Of Areas, Including Anatomy, Nutrition, Nursing, Nursing Practice, And General Knowledge.

‎ ‎Delivering Her Welcome Address, The Director Of Nursing Services, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babarimisa, Warmly Welcomed Guests And Contestants To The Competition And Expressed Appreciation To The LASUTH Management For Its Continued Support For The Nursing Department.

‎ ‎Mrs. Babarimisa Noted That The Nursing Profession Is Constantly Evolving, With New Evidence, Technologies, Clinical Practices, And Healthcare Challenges Emerging. She Therefore Emphasised The Need For Nurses To Remain Knowledgeable, Confident, And Critical Thinkers Who Are Committed To Lifelong Learning.

‎ ‎According To Her, The Competition Goes Beyond Determining Winners, As It Provides An Opportunity For Nurses To Challenge Themselves, Share Knowledge, Stimulate Intellectual Curiosity, And Reinforce The Culture Of Excellence In Nursing Through Continuous Learning. She Wished All The Participants Success And Expressed Her Gratitude To The Management, Guests, Contestants, And Everyone Who Contributed To The Success Of The Event.

‎ ‎In His Remarks, The Chief Medical Director, Professor Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo, Who Formally Declared The Competition Open, Congratulated The Directorate Of Nursing Services For Successfully Sustaining The Annual Event For 18 Consecutive Years.

‎ ‎The CMD Observed That Interest In The Competition Has Continued To Grow Over The Years, Noting That It Has Contributed To Making LASUTH Nurses More Academically Inclined And Motivated To Acquire Additional Knowledge And Skills. He Also Commended The Nurses For Their Ambition And Commitment To Pursuing Additional Qualifications For Professional Growth And Development.

‎ ‎Professor Fabamwo Further Mentioned That The Hospital Management Had Recently Taken Delivery Of Five Additional Staff Buses Aimed At Reducing Transportation Challenges And Easing The Cost Of Commuting For Members Of Staff.

‎ ‎Similarly, The Director Of Clinical Services And Training, Prof. Adebowale O. Adekoya, Commended The Nursing Department For Its Consistency In Organising The Annual Educational Programme.

‎ ‎He Described The LASUTH Annual Nurses Quiz Competition As A Programme That The Hospital Management Holds In High Esteem, Adding That Management Continues To Encourage And Support The Initiative Because Of Its Contribution To The Professional Development And Excellence Of LASUTH Nurses.

‎ ‎Following Several Grueling Contested Rounds, Senior Nursing Officer II, Khairat Titilope Yusuf Of The Emergency Services Department, Emerged As The Overall Winner. Senior Nursing Officer II, Titilope Olamide Adeogun Of The Surgery Department, Emerged In Second Place, While Senior Nursing Officer, Funmilayo Bamisaye Of The Obstetrics And Gynaecology Department, Took Third Place.

‎ ‎Cash Prizes, Gifts, And Awards Were Given In Recognition Of The Nurses' Outstanding Performances, Bringing Another Successful Edition Of The Long-standing LASUTH Nurses Quiz Competition To A Memorable Close.

‎ ‎Dignitaries Present At The Event Included The Director Of Finance And Accounts, Mrs. Raliat Hassan; Former Director Of Clinical Services And Training, LASUTH, Dr. Bode Ogunbanjo; Director Of Nursing Services (Monitoring Crew), Mrs. Olukemi Adeyemi; Director Of Nursing Services (Clinical Services), Mrs. Folashade Ola-Akande; Director Of Nursing Services (Research And Training), Mrs. Idiat Lawal-Yusuf; Director Of Nursing Services (Administration), Mrs. Afusat Ulebor; Heads Of Nursing Departments And Units; And Members Of The Nursing Department.