Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH)

‎‎LASUTH Top Management Committee Holds Send-Off Ceremony In Honour Of Director Of Nursing Services

Wednesday 3rd Jun, 2026

The Top Management Committee Of The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) Organised A Send-off Ceremony In Honour Of The Outgoing Director Of Nursing Services, Dr. Mrs. Oluwaseun Temitope Sikaiye, In Recognition Of Her Outstanding Contributions And Meritorious 35-year Career In The Lagos State Civil Service. On Monday, June 1, 2026.

‎ ‎Delivering Her Welcome Address, The Director Of Hospital Administration And Human Resources, Mrs. Olayinka Oye-Bamgbose, Welcomed Members Of The Top Management Committee To The Special Retirement Programme Organised In Honour Of An Exceptional Leader, Mentor, Administrator, Scholar, And Distinguished Nursing Professional.

‎ ‎She Stated That The Occasion Was Not Merely A Retirement Ceremony But A Celebration Of A Life Dedicated To Purpose, Service, Excellence, Sacrifice, And Impactful Contributions To Humanity.

‎ ‎Mrs. Oye-Bamgbose Also Noted That While Careers Eventually Come To An End, The Impact Of Genuine Service Endures. She Said Dr. Sikaiye's Legacy Would Remain Evident In The Many Lives She Had Touched, The Healthcare Professionals She Had Mentored, The Systems She Had Strengthened, And The Standards Of Excellence She Consistently Upheld Throughout Her Distinguished Career.

‎ ‎In His Remarks, The Chief Medical Director Of LASUTH, Prof. Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo, Commended The Celebrant For Her Steadfast Commitment To Service, Integrity, And Institutional Growth. He Acknowledged Her Remarkable Journey Within The Healthcare System, Describing Her Rise To The Position Of Director Of Nursing Services As A Testament To Her Hard Work, Dedication, And Professionalism.

‎ ‎Prof. Fabamwo Highlighted Dr. Sikaiye's Invaluable Contributions To Strengthening Nursing Services In LASUTH, Noting Her Compassion, Innovative Ideas, And Dedicated Commitment To Patient Welfare. He Praised Her Open-door Policy, Which Encouraged Nurses Across The Hospital To Share Reports, Concerns, And Feedback, Ensuring That Issues Affecting Staff And Patient Care Received Prompt Attention.

‎ ‎Describing Her As A "gem" Whose Impact Would Continue To Be Felt Long After Her Retirement, The CMD Wished Her Success In Her Future Endeavours And Prayed For Continued Divine Favour, Good Health, Progress, And Prosperity.

‎ ‎Heartfelt Tributes And Goodwill Messages Were Delivered In Honour Of The Retiring Director Of Nursing Services By Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, Clinical Services I, Dr. Bamidele Ayodele; Public Relations Officer Of The National Association Of Nigerian Nurses And Midwives, Lagos State; Mrs. Adenike Fafemi; Deputy Director And Head Of Quality Assurance, Dr. Olufemi Ogunmokun; Chairman Of National Association Of Nigerian Nurses And Midwives, LASUTH Chapter, Mrs. Abolanle Osunde, And The Director Of Nursing Services And Head Of Nursing Administration Unit, Mrs. Afusat Ulebor.

‎ ‎They Unanimously Described Her As An Exemplary Leader Who Demonstrated A Remarkable Dedication To Professional Ethics And Diligent Service To LASUTH. They Commended Her Outstanding Leadership Qualities, Balanced Approach To Service Delivery And Union Activities, Strict Adherence To Due Process, And Dedication To Maintaining High Clinical Standards Throughout Her Distinguished Career.

‎ ‎In Her Response, Dr. Mrs. Oluwaseun Temitope Sikaiye Reflected On Her Professional Journey, Recounting How Her Career At LASUTH Began On June 3, 1991. She Spoke Emotionally About The Positive Influence Of Prof. Fabamwo On Her Career And How His Encouragement, Guidance, And Words Of Affirmation Helped Shape Her Professional Growth.

‎ ‎Dr. Sikaiye Acknowledged That Her Journey Was Not Without Challenges But Noted That She Overcame Them Through Resilience, Hard Work, Valuable Life Lessons, And An Enduring Passion For The Nursing Profession.

‎ ‎The Presentation Of Gifts Was Conducted By The Director Of Clinical Services And Training And Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, Prof. Adebowale O. Adekoya, While The Vote Of Thanks Was Delivered By The Director Of Nursing Services And Head Of Nursing Clinical Unit, Mrs. Folashade Ola-Akande.

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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

MRS OLUWATOYIN BABARIMISA
DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES

Prof. Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo

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