The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) Received A Donation Of Essential Medical Items From The Lifeline Advocacy & Development Initiative To Support Patients In Its Oncology Department. The Donated Items, Which Included Four Wheelchairs, Six Three-seater Chairs, Three Footstools, And Five Inspirational Frames, Were Donated On Friday, 22nd Of August, 2025.
Speaking On Behalf Of LADI At The Handover Event, Mrs. Bimbo Oloyede, The Chief Executive Officer And Veteran Broadcaster, Explained That The Choice Of The Oncology Department Was Deliberate. She Noted That Her Family Had Experienced Close Brushes With Cancer, Losing Loved Ones To The Disease. As A Survivor Herself, She Was Determined To Make A Contribution That Would Be More Meaningful Than Food Items.
“We Decided To Do Something A Bit More Impactful Because Of Our Personal Experience With Cancer,” She Said. “Our Organization, Which Was Established To Address Circumstances We Faced, Chose To Focus On Cancer. This Led Us To Donate Items That Will Provide Comfort And Convenience To Patients, Including Wheelchairs, Chairs, Footstools, And Inspirational Frames”, She Said.
Receiving The Donation On Behalf Of The Hospital, Professor Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo, Chief Medical Director Of LASUTH, Represented By Professor Adebowale O. Adekoya, Director Of Clinical Services And Training, Expressed Deep Appreciation. “We Are Always Glad When People Come Forward To Support The Government. These Items Will Be Put Into Use Immediately, And In Line With The Intention Of The Donors, They Will Help Meet The Needs Of Patients Who Are Going Through Pain Or Living With Cancer.”
Also Present At The Ceremony Were Members Of The LASUTH Top Management Team, Including Dr. Adeyinka Olawoye, Deputy Chairman, Clinical Advisory Committee (Clinical Services II); Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babarimisa, Deputy Director, Nursing Services (Training); And Mr. Olukayode Oyedele, Deputy Director, Finance And Accounts.
Mrs. Bimbo Oloyede Was Joined At The Event By Her Daughter, Ms. Olubukola Oloyede, And Mrs. Oyeyemi Mustapha, Who Oversees Publicity For The Initiative.
Lifeline Advocacy & Development Initiative (LADI) Is A Nigerian Initiative Focusing On Tackling The Cancer Crisis By Promoting Cancer Research And Providing Support, Such As Care Accessories, To Cancer Patients In Public Hospitals. Officially Launched On March 15, 2024.
