The Management Of The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) Hosted An Exclusive Award Ceremony To Honor Members Of Its Staff Who Not Only Excelled In Their Professional Exams But Also Made Significant Contributions To Various Professional Health Bodies, On Friday, 19th Of January, 2024. The Event Commenced With An Opening Address By Director Of Clinical Services And Training, Prof. Adebowale O. Adekoya, Who Emphasized On The Crucial Role That Healthcare Professionals Play In Advancing The Industry. He Praised The Awardees For Achieving Remarkable Success And Encouraged The Recipients Of Awards To Continue In Their Pursuit Of Academic Excellence While Diligently Carrying Out Their Duties Of Saving Lives And Maintaining High Standards Of Healthcare. During His Address, The Chief Medical Director Of The Hospital, Prof. Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo, Who Is At The Forefront Of This Initiative, Expressed His Joy In Recognizing Excellence Among The Awardees, For Their Outstanding Contributions And Achievements Despite Various Challenges Facing Nigeria's Health Sector Such As ??japa Syndrome’. He Noted That These Achievements By These Individuals Have Put LASUTH In The Lime Light For Its Excellent Work. Prof. Fabamwo Said, The Management Team Of The Hospital Strives To Make The Hospital A Leading Advanced Tertiary Health Care Provider Throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. While Acknowledging Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwoolu For Ensuring Sufficient Funding And Approval For All Initiatives Of The Hospital, Some Of Which Are Donor Driven Because Of Management's High Network Capabilities. He Confirmed The Efforts Of The Hospital In Tackling The Issue Of Brain Drain By The Express Implementation Of Mr. Governor’s Approval Of Exit Replacement Program, Aimed At Replacing Members Of Staff Who Resign Or Retire, This Ensures Uninterrupted Flow Of Services. Furthermore, The CMD Said The Hospital Has Tapped Into The Mandate Of Creating Training Opportunities That Will Enable People Provide Quality Services To The State And Nation At Large. He Went Ahead To Mention The Schools That Have Been Established By The Hospital, These Include School Of Anaesthetic Technology, School Of Orthopedic Cast Technology, School Of Echocardiography. "We Also Have Other Programs That Are Already Underway Such As Advanced Professional Diploma In Hospital Administration And Management, Which Has Been Approved By Institute Of Health Service Administrators Of Nigeria; School Of Paramedics, Caregivers Academy Whose Graduates Will Hold Both Local And International Certifications Upon Completion", The CMD Said. The Recipients Of The Awards Include, Prof. Oluwarotimi Ireti Akinola, Professor Of Obstetrics & Gynaecology/Consultant Obstetrician And Gynaecologist, Department Of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, LASUCOM/LASUTH; Prof. Fidelis Njokanma, Professor Of Paediatrics And Child Health/Consultant Neonatologist, Department Of Paediatrics And Child Health, LASUCOM/LASUTH; Dr. Sekinat K. Osinowo, Senior Registrar 11, Department Of Radiology; Dr. Oluwatoni C. Adeyemi, Consultant Public Health Physician, Community Health & Primary Health Care, Senior Special Assistant To Lagos State Governor, On Health; Dr. Funmilade O. Adepoju, Senior Registrar 1, Department Of Community Health & Primary Health Care, Dr. Jonathan A. Mogudu, Senior Registrar, Department Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology; Dr. Ololade O. Fadipe, Deputy Director Nursing Services, Department Of Nursing Services; Dr. Omotunde I. Okesiji, Assistant Director Nursing Services, Department Of Nursing Services; Dr. Lydia Odedeji, Chief Nursing Officer, Department Of Nursing Services; Mr. Kareem G. Olatunji, Senior Environmental Health Technologist, Domestic Services Unit.
