Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH)

LASUTH Management Hosts Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) UK Delegation During Visit To Mirabel Centre

Thursday 6th Mar, 2025

The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Of The United Kingdom Parliament, In Collaboration With The Nigerian National Assembly, Paid A Courtesy Visit To The Mirabel Centre At The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) On Thursday, March 6, 2025.

The Delegation Was Welcomed And Introduced By The Managing Partner And Founder Of Mirabel Centre, Mrs. Itoro Eze-Anaba, Alongside Her Team. In Her Remarks, Mrs. Eze-Anaba Highlighted The Mirabel Centre's Longstanding Relationship With The Then Duchess Of Edinburgh, UK, Explaining That The Inspiration To Establish The Center Came From Her Visit To Manchester In 2003, Where She Encountered A Similar Model Of Care. As Nigeria First Sexual Assault Referral Center, The Mirabel Centre Was Established In July 2013 To Provide Free Medical, Legal, And Psychosocial Support To Survivors Of Sexual And Gender-based Violence. Operating As A Non-profit Organization Within LASUTH, The Centre Offers Confidential Medical Examinations, Counseling, And Legal Aid. It Also Collaborates With Law Enforcement Agencies, Hospitals, And Advocacy Groups While Running Awareness Campaigns To Combat Sexual Violence.

Leading The CPA UK Delegation, Kate Osamor, A UK Parliamentarian And Chair Of The CPA UK Branch, Expressed Appreciation To The LASUTH Management And The Mirabel Centre For Their Warm Reception. She Explained That The Primary Objective Of The Visit Was To Discuss The Special Spaces Bill, Which Aims To Increase Women's Participation In Parliament And Leadership Roles. Osamor Stressed The Importance Of Enhancing Female Visibility In Political Representation And Promoting Gender Inclusion In Governance. Despite The Bill Being The Primary Focus, She Noted That The Delegation Was Also Eager To Learn From Nigeria Experiences In Healthcare And Social Welfare.

The Chief Medical Director Of LASUTH, Prof. Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo, Delighted To Welcome The Delegation, Said That Hosting The Mirabel Centre Has Positively Enhanced The Hospital Public Image. He Commended The Lagos State Government, Led By Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, For Its Support In Enhancing Healthcare Services At LASUTH And For Strengthening The Ministry Of Justice Efforts To Combat Sexual And Gender-based Violence.

Prof. Fabamwo Described Lagos State As Nigeria Commercial Capital And LASUTH As A Pivotal Healthcare Institution In The Region. He Emphasized The Critical Role Of The Family Medicine Department As The First Point Of Contact For Patients, Where Medical Examinations, Clinical Investigations, And Necessary Treatments Are Provided. He Pledged The Hospital Continued Commitment And Support To The Centre, Expressing Hope For Its Expansion To Further Serve Those In Need.

The CPA UK Delegation Included David Mandel, Karen Bradley, Lord Oates, Dr. Beccy Cooper, Fred Thomas, Jacob Loose, Magdalena Elbeleidi, Rt. Hon. Dame Karen Bradley, And Wale Adebajo From The British Department High Commission. The Nigerian National Assembly Delegates Present Were Ajao Asimiyu Olatoye, Rotimi Olabode Miye, Aisha Ali Kotoko, And Michael Ayeni.

Representing The LASUTH Management Team Were The Director Of Clinical Services & Training, Prof. Adebowale O. Adekoya (Consultant Nephrologist); Director Of Hospital Administration & Human Resources, Mr. Jelili Oyekan; Director Of Nursing Services, Mrs. Aina Adebola; Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee (Clinical Services I), Dr. Ayodele Bamidele (Consultant Neurosurgeon); Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee II (Clinical Services), Dr. Yinka Olawoye (Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon); Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee (Research & Training I), Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee (Research & Training), Dr. Lilian Enone; Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee (Research & Training II), Dr. Lamina Omolola (Consultant Pediatric Cardiologist); And Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee (Clinical Governance), Dr. Femi Ojo (Consultant Respiratory Physician).

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LASUTH Management

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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

DR. TEMITOPE SIKIAYE
DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES

Prof. Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo

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