The Rotary Club Of Ikeja, District 9111, Held Its Long-standing Tradition By Celebrating Christmas Morning 2024 At The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH). This Annual Event Is A Practice Spanning About Three Decades, Featuring Gift Presentations To The Hospital, Patients On Admission, And The Recognition Of Outstanding Staff Who Excelled In Their Duties Throughout The Year. In His Address, The District Governor, Rotarian Kayode Situ, Commended The Dedication And Resilience Of LASUTH’s Health Workers, Who Continue To Deliver Exceptional Care Despite The Challenges Of The Healthcare Sector. He Expressed His Delight With The Positive Reports He Has Received About The Hospital’s Services, Highlighting LASUTH’s Remarkable Strides In Ensuring Quality Healthcare Delivery. Rotarian Situ Noted That The Rotary Club's Core Values Of Service Above Self, Community Engagement, And Humanitarian Outreach Align Perfectly With The Hospital’s Mission Of Care And Healing. He Reaffirmed The Club’s Commitment To Supporting Institutions Like LASUTH, Emphasizing That Such Collaborations Reflect Rotary’s Global Vision Of Making A Meaningful And Lasting Impact In Communities Through Service, Compassion, And Advocacy For A Better World. Responding To The Goodwill, The Chief Medical Director Of LASUTH, Prof. Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo, Expressed Profound Appreciation For The Rotary Club’s Continuous Commitment To Its Annual Tradition Of Spreading Joy And Support Within The Hospital. He Highlighted The Importance Of Such Acts Of Generosity, Which Not Only Boost Morale But Also Significantly Contribute To The Well-being Of Patients And Staff. Prof. Fabamwo Took The Opportunity To Provide An Overview Of The Hospital's Notable Achievements Over The Past Year, Including Advancements In Medical Services, Infrastructure Improvements, Staff Capacity Building, And Strides In Patient Care Delivery. He Emphasized That These Accomplishments Were Made Possible Through The Collaborative Efforts Of Dedicated Individuals, NGOs, And Philanthropic Organizations Like The Rotary Club. The CMD Also Noted That The Club’s Gesture Goes Beyond Material Donations, It Serves As A Source Of Encouragement And Motivation For Healthcare Workers To Strive For Excellence In Their Duties. He Stressed That Partnerships With Organizations Such As The Rotary Club Play A Pivotal Role In Bridging Gaps Within The Healthcare Sector. The Chairman Of The Lagos State Health Service Commission, Dr. Mrs. Atinuke Onayiga, Also Praised The Rotary Club’s Impactful Contributions To The Hospital, Highlighting Their Commitment To Improving Healthcare Delivery Through Their Immense Support. She Emphasized The Importance Of Partnerships Like These In Complementing Government Efforts To Provide Quality Healthcare Services And Creating A Supportive Environment For Both Patients And Medical Personnel. During A Ward Inspection, Several Units Received Commendations; The Surgical Emergency And Medical Emergency Units Tied For Third Place, While The Female Medical Ward Secured Second Place, And The Female Surgical Ward Emerged As The Best Ward Of The Year. Awards Were Presented To Exceptional Staff Members For Their Dedication And Hard Work. The Recipients Were, Dr. Olanrewaju Abdulazzez, A Principal Medical Officer Was The Best Doctor Of The Year; Adeola Ariyo, Senior Nursing Officer Was Highlighted As The Best Nurse Of The Year; Abosede Salako, A Chief Clerical Officer Was The Most Valuable Staff Of The Year; Adefolake Dorcas, Medical Laboratory Science Officer Was Awarded The Most Punctual Staff Of The Year; Abidemi Oseni, A Senior Nutrition Officer Was Awarded The Best Senior Staff Of The Year, Olabisi Ogidan, A Tailoring Officer Was The Best Junior Staff Of The Year The Rotary Club Also Donated Essential Items, Including Drip Stands, Bedsheets, Pillowcases, And Ward Screens, To Enhance The Hospital's facilities.
