Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH)

‎LASUTH Caregivers Academy Graduates Fourth Cohort Of Caregivers

Friday 22nd May, 2026

The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) Has Graduated A New Set Of Students From Its Caregivers Academy During The Fourth Cohort Graduation Ceremony Held On Thursday, May 21, 2026, At The MRC Auditorium, LASUTH.

‎ ‎A Total Of 98 Students Successfully Completed The Programme. The Ceremony Was Attended By LASUTH Executives And Members Of The Top Management Committee, Heads Of Institutions, Heads Of Departments And Units, Faculty Members, Parents, And Relatives Of The Graduands.

‎ ‎The Chief Medical Director, Prof. Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo, Congratulated The Graduating Students And Commended The Head Of The Academy As Well As The Resource Persons For Their Dedication And Commitment To Impacting Valuable Knowledge And Skills To The Students.

‎ ‎In His Address, Prof. Fabamwo Reflected On The Growing Demand For Home Care Services In Developed Countries Due To Their Ageing Populations. He Noted That Many Nigerians Who Migrated Abroad To Take Up Caregiving Jobs Often Lacked Formal Training Because Caregiving Was Wrongly Perceived As A Menial Profession That Required Little Or No Specialised Knowledge. According To Him, This Informed The Decision Of LASUTH Management To Establish The Caregivers Academy To Train And Produce Skilled Caregivers Equipped With Professional Competencies, Ethical Values, And Knowledge Of The Legal Implications Of Caregiving.

‎ ‎The CMD Further Explained That Management Considered The Moral Dilemma Surrounding The Training Of Young People Who Might Eventually Relocate Abroad For Employment Opportunities. However, He Stated That Every Individual Has The Right To Maximise Available Opportunities Globally. He Added That LASUTH Subsequently Partnered With An International Institution, John Academy, To Enable Graduands Obtain Internationally Recognised Certification In Home Care Services.

‎ ‎Prof. Fabamwo Told The Graduands That A New Horizon Had Opened For Them, Offering Opportunities For Both Local And International Engagements. He Proudly Disclosed That LASUTH Currently Employs Graduates Of The Academy Who Are Willing To Provide Care Services Within The Hospital. He Encouraged The Graduands To Utilise The Knowledge And Skills Acquired To Improve Lives And Provide Compassionate Care To Those In Need. He Also Urged Them To Uphold The Values Of Excellence For Which LASUTH Is Known.

‎ ‎Delivering A Goodwill Message, The Director Of Shepherd Haven, Mrs. Oluwatosin Shodunke, Congratulated The Graduands For Successfully Completing The Programme. She Described Them As Fortunate To Be Products Of The LASUTH Caregivers Academy And Reminded Them That Caregiving Is A Service To Humanity That Must Be Carried Out Diligently And With The Fear Of God. She Emphasised The Importance Of Integrity And Professionalism In Their Practice.

‎ ‎Mrs. Oluremi Awe, A Lecturer At The Academy Also Gave Her Remarks On Behalf Of The Members Of Faculty , She Commended The Students For Their Persistence, Dedication, And Commitment Throughout The Programme. She Noted That While Certificates May Open Doors, It Is The Character And Attitude That Sustains Opportunities. She Encouraged The Graduates To Remain Compassionate And Always Give Their Best Wherever They Find Themselves.

‎ ‎Delivering The Valedictory Speech, The Overall Best Graduating Student And Best Student In OSCE (Practical), Ms. Onyemenem Serah, Expressed Profound Gratitude To God For The Successful Completion Of The Programme. She Appreciated The Management Of LASUTH For Establishing The Academy And Thanked The Head Of School And Faculty Members For Their Mentorship, Discipline, Dedication, And Commitment To Excellence.

‎ ‎According To Her, The Training Had Taught The Graduates That Caregiving Goes Beyond Physical Assistance And Encompasses Compassion, Empathy, Dignity, And The Promotion Of Holistic Wellbeing For Those Entrusted To Their Care. She Added That The Impact Of The Faculty Members On Their Lives Would Remain Invaluable.

‎ ‎Present At The Ceremony Were The Director Of Clinical Services And Training, Prof. Adebowale O. Adekoya; Director Of Hospital Administration And Human Resources, Mrs. Olayinka Oye-Bamgbose; Director Of Finance And Accounts, Mrs. Raliat Hassan; Director Of Nursing Services, Dr. (Mrs.) Sikaiye Temitope, Duly Represented By Director Nursing Services And Head Of Research And Training Unit, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babarimisa; Head Of School, Caregivers Academy, Mrs. Modinat Oyebode; Registrar, LASUTH Institute Of Allied Health Science And Management, Mrs. Olubukola Oyinlade; Director Of Stripes Homes, Mrs. Foluke Akinbi; Alongside Members Of Faculty And Other Distinguished Guests.

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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The Lagos State University Teaching Hosp...

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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