Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH)

‎LASUTH Commissions New Shopping Mall

Thursday 13th Aug, 2026

‎The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH, On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, Commissioned Its Newly Completed Shopping Mall, Marking Another Milestone In The Hospital’s Efforts To Improve Staff Welfare And Provide Greater Convenience For Staff, Patients, Relatives, Visitors And Other Members Of The Hospital Community.

‎ ‎In His Welcome Address, The Chief Medical Director Of LASUTH, Prof. Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo, Recalled That The Hospital Previously Had A Mammy Market Which Was Shut Down Following A Fire Incident. He Explained That Thereafter The Management Committee Of The Hospital Decided To Seek For A Private Entrepreneur To Construct Modern Lock Up Shops For Rental And Mutual Benefit To Both Parties. Following A Competitive Bidding Process Involving Three Firms, BMC Global Limited, Chaired By Asiwaju Igbalaye Mendes, Emerged As The Successful Bidder.

‎ ‎Prof. Fabamwo Stated That The Project Was Delivered With The Support Of The Supervising Ministry And Approval Of The Governor Of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, With LASUTH Providing The Land As Equity. He Disclosed That The Mall Comprises 22 Lock-up Shops With Individual Electricity Meters, Toilet Facilities, Standby Generators And 24-hour Security, Adding That The Services Were Deliberately Categorised To Prevent Duplication And Meet The Needs Of The Hospital Community.

‎ ‎Speaking At The Ceremony, The Entrepreneur Who Is The Chief Executive Officer Of BMC Global Limited, Asiwaju Igbalaye Mendes, Expressed Gratitude For The Successful Completion Of The Project, Describing It As A Major Milestone. He Disclosed That The Project Held Special Personal Significance As It Was Inspired By His Late Son, Babatunde Oriyomi Mendes, Who Strongly Believed In The Vision.

‎ ‎Asiwaju Mendes Commended LASUTH Management, Particularly Prof. Fabamwo, For Its Professionalism, Integrity And Support Throughout The Project. He Acknowledged Challenges During Construction, Especially In Coordinating Activities Around The Site, But Said These Were Resolved Through Collaboration Among Stakeholders.

‎ ‎The Honourable Commissioner For Health, Lagos State, Prof. Akin Abayomi, Commended LASUTH Management For Initiating The Shopping Mall, Describing It As A Significant Development That Would Enhance Staff Welfare And Convenience For Patients And Visitors. He Also Praised BMC Global Limited For Delivering A Very Sound Structural Edifice.

‎ ‎He Stressed That Healthcare Facilities Should Prioritise Staff Welfare Alongside Clinical Services, Adding That The Mall Would Provide Access To Essential Services Within The Hospital Premises.

‎ ‎Prof. Abayomi Also Highlighted LASUTH’s Achievements In Advanced Medical And Surgical Services, Which He Said Would Help Reduce Medical Tourism. He Disclosed Plans By The Lagos State Government To Establish A Standalone University Of Medicine And Health Sciences And Implement Healthcare Financing Reforms Aimed At Expanding Access To Quality Healthcare And Addressing The Shortage Of Healthcare Professionals.

‎ ‎Professor Adebowale O. Adekoya, Director Of Clinical Services And Training, Thereafter Delivered The Vote Of Thanks, Following Which The Commissioning Plaque Was Unveiled. A Symbolic Presentation Of Keys Was Also Made To A Representative Of The Shop Owners. The Event Concluded With A Brief Tour Of The Facility.

‎ ‎Other Dignitaries Present At The Commissioning Ceremony Included The Senior Special Assistant To The Governor On Health, Dr. Oluwatoni Adeyemi; Representing The Archbishop Of Lagos Metropolitan See, Rev. Fr. Stephen Abiodun Akinsowon; The Odofin Of Lagos, Dr. Layi Ogunbambi; Retired Assistant Inspector-General Of Police, Mr. Tunji Alapini; Member Of The Governor’s Advisory Committee Of The All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Rabiu Oluwa; Members Of The LASUTH Top Management Committee; President, Holy Cross Old Boys Association, Lagos Island, Mr. Augustine Olaide Veracruz, Alongside Members Of The Association; As Well As Family Members, Friends And Associates Of Asiwaju Igbalaye Mendes.

‎ ‎Professor Adebowale O. Adekoya, Director Of Clinical Services And Training, Thereafter Delivered The Vote Of Thanks, Following Which The Commissioning Plaque Was Unveiled. A Symbolic Presentation Of Keys Was Also Made To A Representative Of The Shop Owners. The Event Concluded With A Brief Tour Of The Facility.

‎ ‎Other Dignitaries Present At The Commissioning Ceremony Included The Senior Special Assistant To The Governor On Health, Dr. Oluwatoni Adeyemi; Representing The Archbishop Of Lagos Metropolitan See, Rev. Fr. Stephen Abiodun Akinsowon; The Odofin Of Lagos, Dr. Layi Ogunbambi; Retired Assistant Inspector-General Of Police, Mr. Tunji Alapini; Member Of The Governor’s Advisory Committee Of The All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Rabiu Oluwa; Members Of The LASUTH Top Management Committee; President, Holy Cross Old Boys Association, Lagos Island, Mr. Augustine Olaide Veracruz, Alongside Members Of The Association; As Well As Family Members, Friends And Associates Of Asiwaju Igbalaye Mendes.

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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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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