The Management of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) celebrated members of staff who have either excelled in various ways or recognized at the national level either through appointments or elections. The event was held at Shu Gardens, Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA, on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.
In his welcome address, the Chief Medical Director of LASUTH, Prof. Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo, highlighted the numerous achievements of staff members across different professional fields and stated that the hospital has a tradition of formally recognizing and celebrating such outstanding accomplishments.
Prof. Fabamwo further noted that the event reflects LASUTH’s culture of excellence, citing recent successes of resident doctors at the ongoing West African College of Surgeons’ examinations, where all six residents from LASUTH’s Department of Surgery passed the Part I exams. He remarked that LASUTH’s reputation for excellence is becoming increasingly recognized 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 PhD degrees, even though they are not mandatorily required to have such an advanced qualification. He also applauded several consultants from LASUTH who have been elected as leaders in their respective professional bodies. He said, “I feel privileged to lead LASUTH during a time of such remarkable progress, supported by an outstanding management team, particularly the Director of Clinical Services and Training, Prof. Adebowale O. Adekoya.” He also expressed his appreciation to the members of the management committee who supported the initiative to honor the awardees.
In her goodwill message, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. Oluwakemi Ogunyemi, represented by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Health, Dr. Oluwatoni Adeyemi, praised the leadership of LASUTH for its commitment to acknowledging and celebrating exceptional contributions. She emphasized the significance of recognizing the dedication of healthcare professionals who continuously shape, save, and restore lives despite the challenges they face. Dr. Adeyemi 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 honors.
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 his surprise and gratitude for being honored. He commended the CMD and the LASUTH management for the thoughtful initiative and extended appreciation on behalf of all the awardees, wishing them continued success.
The award recipients include Dr. Olabisi Oladipo, Medical Social Welfare Officer I, who was recognized 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 recognized 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 recognized for her election as the President of Nigeria’s Society Lifestyle Medicine; Dr. Ayodeji Ogunmuyiwa, an Assistant Director of Nursing Services was recognized for her attainment of a PhD degree in Nursing Science, at the Babcock University; Dr. Riyike Ogunyemi, a Resident Doctor, Community Health and Primary Health Care Department was recognized for her sterling performance as the Best Candidate in the part one FMCPH Examination, also with the highest score in the Maternal and Child Health Paper and also the Best Candidate in the Part I Casebook Fellowship Examination; Prof. Roland Osuoji, a Paediatric Surgeon was recognized for his election as the Association of President of Paediatric Surgeons of Nigeria (APSON); Dr. Nojeem Lawal, a Director at the Medical Social Welfare was recognized for his attainment of a PhD degree in Social Work, Lagos State University; Dr. Oluwafolakemi Adeife, a Consultant Dermatologist was recognized for her achievement in winning a grant of 25,000 Euros for Albinism Research from LA ROCHE POSAY RESEARCH GRANT and Prof. John Obafunwa, Consultant Pathologist and Forensic Medicine Physician was recognized for his appointment as the Director General of the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR).
This event was well attended by dignitaries from various sectors, including 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.
