The Management of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has honoured members of staff who have excelled in various ways or distinguished themselves at the national level through appointments or elections. The celebratory event was recently held at Shu Gardens, Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA.
The Chief Medical Director of LASUTH, Prof. Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo, while highlighting the numerous achievements of staff members across different professional fields, stated that the hospital has a tradition of formally recognising and celebrating outstanding accomplishments. He remarked that LASUTH’s reputation for excellence is becoming increasingly recognised at postgraduate colleges, with candidates from the hospital gaining attention for their high standards.
Prof. Fabamwo continued by acknowledging other categories of staff members who, despite the demands of their roles, pursued advanced degrees such as Doctor of Philosophy even though they are not mandatorily required to have such an advanced qualification and several consultants from LASUTH who have been elected as leaders in their respective professional bodies.
In her goodwill message, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. Oluwakemi Ogunyemi commended the leadership of LASUTH for its commitment to acknowledging and celebrating exceptional contributions.
The Special Adviser, who was represented by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Health, Dr. Oluwatoni Adeyemi, emphasised the significance of recognising the dedication of healthcare professionals who continuously shape, save, and restore lives despite the challenges they face.
Dr. Ogunyemi reflected on her own experience as a past award recipient, stating how the recognition positively impacted her morale and professional journey. She congratulated all the awardees for their well-deserved honours.
Responding on behalf of the awardees, the Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research and Consultant Pathologist and Forensic Medicine at LASUTH, Prof. John Obafunwa expressed surprise and gratitude for being honoured. He commended the CMD and the LASUTH management for the thoughtful initiative and extended appreciation on behalf of all the awardees.
The award recipients include Dr. Olabisi Oladipo, Medical Social Welfare Officer I, who was recognised for her attainment of a PhD Degree in Social Work at Lagos State University; Prof. Jacob Awobusuyi, a Consultant Nephrologist at the Department of Medicine, was recognised for his election as the President of the Transplant Association of Nigeria and the President of the Nephrology Association of Nigeria; Dr. Taiwo Makinde, Lifestyle Physician at the Department of Family Medicine was recognised for her election as the President of Nigeria’s Society Lifestyle Medicine; Dr. Ayodeji Ogunmuyiwa, an Assistant Director of Nursing Services was recognised for her attainment of a PhD degree in Nursing Science at the Babcock University, among others.
Other dignitaries at the event include the Permanent Secretary of the Cabinet Office, Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Kehinde Farouk Gbajumo; Representative of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Establishment and Training, Mr. Dele Balogun; Provost of LASUCOM, Prof. Abiodun Adewuya; Dean of Clinical Sciences, LASUCOM, Prof. Ololade Wright and members of the Top Management of LASUTH.
