Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH)

LASUTH Management Celebrates One Of Its Own — Newly Appointed Provost Of Lagos State College Of Nursing, Igando

Wednesday 18th Jun, 2025

The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), On Wednesday, 18th Of June, 2025, Hosted A Heartwarming Celebration In Honour Of Dr. (Mrs.) Ayodeji Olubunmi Ogunmuyiwa, The Newly Appointed Provost Of The Lagos State College Of Nursing, Igando. Dr. Ogunmuyiwa, A Distinguished Staff Member Of The LASUTH Nursing Department, Was Celebrated For Her Outstanding Contributions To Healthcare And Leadership In Nursing.

The Celebration, Held On Wednesday, 18th June 2025, At Yellow Chilli Restaurant, GRA Ikeja, And Was Graced By Members Of LASUTH’s Top Management Committee, Led By The Chief Medical Director (CMD), Professor Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo And Members Of National Association Of Nigerian Nurses And Midwives.

In Her Welcome Address, Mrs. Adebola Aina, The Director Of Nursing Services, Described The Celebrant As “hardworking, Intelligent, And A Goal-getter,” Adding That LASUTH Has Continually Thrived Under The Visionary Leadership Of The Hospital, With The Nursing Arm Well-positioned For Greatness.

In His Address, Prof. Fabamwo Expressed Immense Pride In Dr. Ogunmuyiwa’s Professional Journey, Describing Her As Resourceful, Dedicated, And A Shining Example Of LASUTH’s Commitment To Developing All Cadres Of Healthcare Professionals. “LASUTH Is Not Just About Doctors,” He Remarked. “It’s A Team Effort, And Today, I Am Fulfilled That Under My Leadership, Many Of Our Staff Are Being Elevated To Greater Heights. I Am Confident That More Will Follow.”

Prof. Fabamwo Advised The New Provost To Lead With Wisdom, Flexibility, And Grace, Urging Her To Avoid Rigidity In Her Approach To Leadership. “We Value The Nursing Department Deeply,” He Said, “and Dr. Ogunmuyiwa Stands Today As A Shining Example Of What Is Possible For Others Aspiring Toward Excellence.”

Also Delivering A Goodwill Message, Prof. Adebowale Adekoya, Director Of Clinical Services & Training, Noted The Academic Growth Within LASUTH’s Nursing Community, Describing Nurses Today As Highly Competitive And Academically Sound. He Congratulated The CMD For His Intentional Push Toward Excellence And Lauded Dr. Ogunmuyiwa On Her Well-deserved Appointment.

Heads Of Nursing Units And Members Of NANNM Also Delivered Heartfelt Goodwill Messages, Praising Dr. Ogunmuyiwa’s Inclusive Leadership Style, Dedication And Passion For Mentorship, Expressing Strong Confidence In Her Ability To Elevate The Lagos State College Of Nursing To New Heights. She Was Urged To Uphold An Open-door Policy, Maintain Fairness, And Continue Championing Excellence Without Discrimination.

In Her Response, Dr. (Mrs.) Ayodeji Ogunmuyiwa Expressed Deep Gratitude To The LASUTH Management And Her Colleagues. She Described The Surprise Celebration As Touching And Memorable. “This Institution Has Been More Than A Workplace, It’s A Family,” She Said. She Appreciated Prof. Fabamwo For Being A Father Figure To The Nursing Department And Thanked Her Colleagues For Their Support During Her Years Of Service At LASUTH.

The Director Of Hospital Administration And Human Resources, Mrs. Olayinka Oye-Bamgbose, Delivered The Vote Of Thanks, Expressing Sincere Appreciation To All Attendees For Making The Event A Memorable One. She Praised The Chief Medical Director, Prof. Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo, For His Inspiring And Result-oriented Leadership, Which She Described As Transformational And Impactful.

Mrs. Oye-Bamgbose Also Acknowledged The Support Of Members Of The Hospital’s Top Management Committee And Appreciated Members Of NANNM For Their Presence And Contributions. In Her Closing Remarks, She Offered Words Of Encouragement To The Celebrant, Dr. (Mrs.) Ayodeji Ogunmuyiwa, Wishing Her Continued Success And Wisdom In Her New Role As Provost.

MEET THE CHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTOR

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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