‎As Part Of Its Welfare And Charitable Outreach, The Band Of Faith Society Of The Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral (AVMCC) Donated Funds To Support Indigent Patients In The Paediatric Department Of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) On Monday, May 25, 2026.

‎ ‎The Chief Medical Director, Prof. Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo, While Receiving The Donation, Expressed Appreciation To The Band Of Faith Society For Its Generous Gesture Towards Raising Funds For Indigent Paediatric Patients In The Hospital.

‎ ‎According To Him, AVMCC Is A Church That Is Very Close And Dear To The Heart Of LASUTH, Noting That The Hospital Has Enjoyed A Long-standing Relationship With The Church And Several Of Its Societies Over The Years. He Also Recalled That AVMCC Established The Chapel Of St. Luke The Physician (Anglican Communion) Within LASUTH.

‎ ‎Prof. Fabamwo Stated That Members Of The Band Of Faith Society Contributed Personally To Raise The Funds And Collectively Decided That The Donations Should Be Used To Support Indigent Patients Below The Age Of Twelve, And Where Necessary, Extended To Patients Up To Sixteen Years Old. He Added That The Society Pledged To Continue Replenishing The Fund As Long As LASUTH Maintains Integrity, Honesty, And Transparency In The Administration Of The Donations.

‎ ‎The CMD Assured The Team That LASUTH Places High Value On Accountability And That The Funds Would Be Judiciously Managed For The Benefit Of The Patients. He Prayed That God Would Reward The Society For Its Kindness And Compassion.

‎ ‎He Further Remarked That The Activities Of The Band Of Faith Society Reflect The True Essence Of The Church, Emphasizing That Welfare And Support For The Less Privileged Should Remain A Core Responsibility Of Religious Organisations. He Also Personally Commended The Head Of The Medical Social Welfare Unit Of The Hospital, Dr. Aderemi Nojeem Lawal, For His Dedication And Integrity In Managing Welfare Support And Donated Funds Within The Hospital.

‎ ‎In Her Remarks, The President Of The Band Of Faith Society, Sister Yewande Olorunsola, Who Led The Delegation, Explained That The Society Operates A Charity Committee Which Partners With General Hospitals, Including LASUTH, Through Its “Alaanu Project” Aimed At Supporting Healthcare Institutions And Indigent Patients.

‎ ‎She Noted That The Society Recognised The Increasing Level Of Need Within The Country, Which Inspired The Decision To Support Indigent Patients Receiving Treatment At LASUTH.

‎ ‎Similarly, The Chairperson Of The Charity Committee, Sister Funmi Sodipo, Stated That The Society’s Primary Focus Is To Provide Assistance To Indigent Patients. She Explained That The Group Initially Started By Offering Seasonal Individual Support Before Expanding To Partner With Hospitals That Demonstrate Transparency And Maintain Effective Welfare Programmes.

‎ ‎She Described The Donation As The Beginning Of A Lasting Partnership With LASUTH And Expressed Appreciation To The Hospital Management For Providing The Opportunity To Collaborate With The Institution.

‎ ‎Present At The Donation, 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. Temitope Sikaiye; Members Of The Hospital’s Top Management Committee; And Representatives Of The Band Of Faith Society, Which Were The Committee Secretary, Sister Titi Ogundipe; Financial Secretary, Sister Funke Ogunmoyero; Chairperson Charit Committee, Sister Tokunbo Fayokun; Chairperson Charity Committee, Sister Bukola Ogunmoyero; Chairperson Charity Committee, Sister Onajobi Daniel.