Owo FMC to become Teaching Hospital as Federal Ministry of Health officials inspects facilities
FOLLOWING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ACHIEVERS UNIVERSITY: FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTER, OWO TO BECOME TEACHING HOSPITAL
……….Olowo receives FG Delegation on Inspection of Health and Learning Facilities at the FMC and Achievers
The Olowo of Owo Kingdom and Paramount Ruler of Owo Land, His Imperial Majesty, Alayeluwa, Oba (Dr) Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, on Monday, 20th January, 2025, received in audience, a 7-Man Delegation from the Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja, on inspection tour of available facilities on ground for the upgrade of the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, to a Teaching Hospital status, and to be affiliated to the Medical College of the Achievers University, Owo.
The high powered delegation, led by the Director of Hospital Services, Dr Jimoh Salaudeen,mni, was in the Palace on a courtesy visit to His Majesty to discuss the ambitious plan.
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Dr. Bode Ayorinde led the Management of the Achievers University, while the Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Dr Ilyasu Ahmed, led Officers from the FMC during the courtesy call.
Welcoming the august visitors, His Majesty expressed his deepest joy over the visit, saying, “it is a new dawn in Owo considering the benefits of having a Teaching Hospital in the kingdom, as such referral hospital will upscale health care delivery that will be available not only for the good people of Owo, but all Nigerians considering the equidistance of Owo between Lagos and Abuja, as well as job opportunities for the unemployed, as it would also stimulate economic activities beyond the kingdom”.
Kabiyesi concluded with appreciation to Dr. Bode Ayorinde for his vision for the University, and steps towards collaboration with the FMC to actualise our dreams of having the FMC transform into a Teaching Hospital, as this was a result of our collective efforts to realize this noble vision, after a little setback earlier experienced.
In his response, the leader of the delegation, Dr Jimoh Salaudeen, who appreciated the warm reception accorded his team by His Majesty, disclosed that, coming to Owo, was not just as representatives of the Federal Government saddled with a special responsibility, but as advocates for improved health and well-being of the people of the kingdom in particular and Nigerians generally.
He pointed out that, the delegation was raised by the authority to facilitate the transformation of the Federal Medical Hospital in Owo, into a Teaching Hosp ital, a place where future healthcare professionals will be trained to service not only Nigeria, but the world at large, considering hot demand for Nigerian health care professionals, and that the Teaching Hospital will be a place where specialized care will be available for all, as well as being a research center. He concluded with a promise to deliver a thorough job on the assignment.
While contributing, Dr. Ayorinde thanked the delegation for making it to Owo, in spite of the busy schedules of the members and other happenings across the country that could stall the visit, when taken into consideration.
He pointed out the quest of the kingdom over the years to have a functional University until such was realized through the Achievers University. He promised good and beneficial relationships with the Teaching Hospital when finally approved to start.
