Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta

*MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH, DR TUNJI ALAUSA APPLAUDS FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE ABEOKUTA’s MEDICAL DIRECTOR,* *DESCRIBES HIM AS A PHENOMENAL LEADER* .

The Honourable Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa has described the Medical Director of Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, Professor Adewale Musa-Olomu as a phenomenal achiever, a man whose leadership roles and development styles are worthy of emulation.

The Minister gave the commendation while fielding questions from Newsmen at the end of a tour around the hospital premises during the official commissioning ceremony of different capital projects held at the Muhammadu Buhari International Conference Centre, Telemedicine Hall, FMC, Abeokuta.

Earlier, Dr Alausa while delivering his address reiterated the Federal government’s commitment to prioritize health security, to protect the nation from emerging threats and pandemics, a process which he noted requires proactive measures to strengthen healthcare infrastructure, enhance surveillance systems, and improve emergency response capabilities.

He further disclosed that the current President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s led administration has put healthcare services in Nigeria at the front burner, adding that for the first time in the history of the country, healthcare has the highest budgetary allocation through the ministry of health, monies which will be expended on infrastructural development in various Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs)where grassroots settlers can have easy access to quality healthcare delivery, likewise modernizing the PHCs with state-of-the art equipments.

Dr Tunji Alausa while reeling out the four point agenda of his ministry which includes Effective Governance, Efficient, equitable and Quality Health System, Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain and last on the list, health Security admonished the Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors present to strengthen their values and capabilities to drive a performance-based culture within the healthcare environment.

This includes investing in training and development programs for healthcare professionals, as well as promoting accountability and transparency at all levels of the system.

*MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH, DR TUNJI ALAUSA APPLAUDS FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE ABEOKUTA’s MEDICAL DIRECTOR,* *DESCRIBES HIM AS A PHENOMENAL LEADER* .

The Honourable Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa has described the Medical Director of Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, Professor Adewale Musa-Olomu as a phenomenal achiever, a man whose leadership roles and development styles are worthy of emulation.

The Minister gave the commendation while fielding questions from Newsmen at the end of a tour around the hospital premises during the official commissioning ceremony of different capital projects held at the Muhammadu Buhari International Conference Centre, Telemedicine Hall, FMC, Abeokuta.

Earlier, Dr Alausa while delivering his address reiterated the Federal government’s commitment to prioritize health security, to protect the nation from emerging threats and pandemics, a process which he noted requires proactive measures to strengthen healthcare infrastructure, enhance surveillance systems, and improve emergency response capabilities.

He further disclosed that the current President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s led administration has put healthcare services in Nigeria at the front burner, adding that for the first time in the history of the country, healthcare has the highest budgetary allocation through the ministry of health, monies which will be expended on infrastructural development in various Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs)where grassroots settlers can have easy access to quality healthcare delivery, likewise modernizing the PHCs with state-of-the art equipments.

Dr Tunji Alausa while reeling out the four point agenda of his ministry which includes Effective Governance, Efficient, equitable and Quality Health System, Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain and last on the list, health Security admonished the Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors present to strengthen their values and capabilities to drive a performance-based culture within the healthcare environment.

This includes investing in training and development programs for healthcare professionals, as well as promoting accountability and transparency at all levels of the system. He went on to appreciate their dedication, temerity to the development of the country through their quarterly meeting where they meet to share ideas which in turn benefits the country at large.

The Medical Director of the centre, Professor Musa-Olomu in his welcome speech reeled out the numerous achievements of his administration since inception with the just concluded “Open-Heart Surgeries" on four patients among others.

He sought the assistance of the government in solving the issue of erratic power supply, which is not peculiar to FMC, Abeokuta, while pleading with the Honourable Minister to help in ensuring a review of the current policy of the government on the recruitment process in the health sector.

The guest lecturer of the event ,Dr Olayinka Balogun a retired Commissioner of Police in his lecture noted that insecurity and security both stand out as being capable of destabilizing and truncating the attainment of all other aspects of human existence.

"Therefore, attaining and sustaining security to a reasonable level must be the goal of any establishment while being supported by every members of the society”

"Hence, security is sine qua non in any society that craves for peace and development”

The Chairman, Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors Dr Emem Bassey said the quarterly meeting has spanned through twenty-six years with the just concluded one marking the 105th time they are meeting since the committee’s inception.

He further disclosed that the meeting is an avenue to learn, discuss and proffer solutions to challenges facing various Centres, also an opportunity to take a short break from work and to rejuvenate.

He further disclosed that the body is committed to raising the bar of health services and to reduce medical tourism in the country.

Otunba Dr S.A.J Ibikunle, the Chairman of the Occasion in his goodwill message condemned the _Japa Syndrome_ in the country adding that quality hands are lost to foreign countries, he added that the citizens should endeavour to partner with the government in making life easier and better for themselves.

The projects that were commissioned includes 2 Kilometres Internal roads and street lights, Molecular Laboratory, hospital management offices’ building complex, Finance, Internal Audit and Procurement storey building complex, 20-Bedded Intensive Care Unit (ICU) building, Association of Resident Doctors'’ Lounge and Isolation Building.

Reported by:

Adedayo Alonge
Seyi Oguntoye
PR & I Dept.

*MEDICAL DIRECTOR BAGS NANS " ICON OF HOPE AND HUMANITY" AWARD*

The  National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has conferred on the Medical Director, Prof. Adewale Musa Olomu *Icon of Hope and Humanity* Award

The award was conferred on the Medical Director at the celebration of this year's International Students' Day.

The award, according to the organizers was in recognition of the "immense contributions of the Medical Director to the empowerment of the teeming Nigerian youths, many of whom he lifted out of the pits of poverty, depression and hopelessness"

At the colourful event which held at Cultural Center kuto, Abeokuta, the Medical Director admonished Nigerian Students to focus on their studies and not allow themselves to be used as tools for unlawful acts.

He urged them to carefully select their courses of study before going to study them so as not to graduate and be redundant thereafter.

Furthermore, Prof Musa-Olomu counselled the youths to shun cyber crime, insisting that it's not an option and should never stop learning until they reach the peak of their career.

The award was presented to the Medical Director by the Ogun State commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Sesan Abolaji Fagbayi.

Reporting:
Seyi Oguntoye
For: Public Relations & Information Dept (FMCA)

*FMCA MAKES HISTORY: BECOMES THE FIRST HOSPITAL IN OGUN STATE TO TURN OUT ANAESTHETIC TECHNICIANS*

The Centre has recorded another impressive landmark in its training endeavours as it becomes the *first* hospital in Ogun State to churn out anaesthetic technicians.

The graduates, fifteen of them were the products of the FMCA *Anaesthetic Technician School.*

At the graduation ceremony of the first set of the school, the graduates majorly drawn across departments in the Centre exuded joy, fulfilments and satisfaction.

They spoke glowingly of the Medical Director Prof Adewale Musa-Olomu extolling his " kind and large heartedness

" He is a father indeed. But for God using him for us, most of us never dreamed of reaching this height in life when we joined this Centre."

The Chief Medical Director of Ogun State University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu Dr. (Mrs) Motunrayo Fatungase described the Centre as a " pace setter "
She equally commended the visionary leadership of the Medical Director whom he said was her former lecturer.

In his goodwill message, the Permanent Secretary, Ogun State Ministry of Health, Dr Kayode Oladeinde described the event as another epoch- making, hoping that the new graduates will " bridge the gap in the scarce human resources facing the health sector"

Earlier in his Address, the Medical Director, represented by the Head of Clinical Services Dr A.S Adediran while congratulating the graduates urged them not to go beyond their bounds"

He reiterated the commitment of the Prof. Musa-Olomu led administration to the continuous support for training and re-training of staff towards enhancing efficiency and pstients' satisfaction.

Earlier in his welcome speech, the Head of Anaesthesia / ICU department Dr.J.O Bamigboye lauded the Medical Director for approving full sponsorship for the 15 graduates.

He described the Medical Director as a "supportive leader who always stand for anything and everything that concerns the well - being of staff and patients alike"

The highlight of the event was the presentation of certificates to the graduating students.

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THE NEW STATE COMMANDER OF NDLEA VISITS FMC ABEOKUTA

The new state Commander of NDLEA, CN IBIBA JANE ODILI Pays the centre a courtesy visit on HMC, seeks Cooperation in Eradicating Drug abuse among Nigerians.

THE NEW STATE COMMANDER OF NDLEA VISITS FMC ABEOKUTA

The new state Commander of NDLEA, CN IBIBA JANE ODILI Pays the centre a courtesy visit on HMC, seeks Cooperation in Eradicating Drug abuse among Nigerians.

Discharge of Ogun protest stray bullet victim: A case of best practices in hospital management

A victim of a stray bullet during the recent protest over fuel and naira scarcity in Abeokuta, Michael Gabriel, has been discharged from the Federal Medical Centre Idi-Aba Abeokuta after 16 days in the hospital.

The 27-year-old victim, who was shot at Sapon during the protest, was rushed to the hospital for medical attention.

Our correspondent reported that the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, visited the patient and took over the hospital bill.

Gabriel, a father of two, was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday.

The hospital’s Head, Public Relations and Information, Segun Orisajo, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, in Abeokuta.

Orisajo said, “Gabriel was rushed to the emergency unit of the hospital unconscious on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, following a stray bullet that hit him when pandemonium broke out at Sapon in Abeokuta over protests against naira and petroleum scarcity.

“Speaking in an interview after his discharge from the centre, Gabriel was full of thanks to God, the team of doctors, nurses and other health workers that worked round the clock to save his life, and the Medical Director, FMCA, Prof Adewale Musa-Olomu, for prompt mobilisation and the response of his personnel.

"They all worked hard to save my life. They gave me the best of care. If not for God and their quick intervention, I may not be alive today,’ he said.

“He equally expressed gratitude to Governor Dapo Abiodun and the Health Commissioner, Dr Tomi Coker, for their concern, care, and financial support and more importantly for visiting him on his sick bed.”

The hospital’s spokesman also quoted the medical director as describing Gabriel’s successful management, among several novel surgeries in the centre, as pointers to the imperativeness of transforming the centre into a teaching hospital.

“The latest professional manner in which we successfully managed the case of Gabriel gives us hope that this centre is on a worthy cause of becoming a teaching hospital,” he said.

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Dr. Lawal Abdulrazzaq
On his part, while delivering his lecture on Breast Cancer: Not a Death Sentence, said that breast cancer can be cured if detected and presented at the hospital early.

He emphasized on public enlightenment as the foundation of enlightening the public on what to look out for in the breasts and how to detect a lump through self-assessment, accept healthcare, and access to quality and affordable Healthcare.

Dr. Lawal said the overwhelming evidence suggests that breast cancer management requires the active participation of the patient, society, and the medical community to be able to successfully avoid the death sentence on any patient...

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Prof. Ajenifuja Kayode Olusegun
Prof Ajenifuja while presenting his papers on the topic Cervical Cancer: A preventable Deadly Disease at the second series of lectures to celebrate the 30th anniversary emphasized that the disease does not show any symptoms until it has progressed to the cancer stage, a process which takes years before manifesting.

He further said that the disease is a major public health problem in developing countries with an estimate of about 68,000 cases per year in Africa which leads to the death of women in the society, an occurrence that can cause loss of economic income and moral and educational values in children.

Prof Ajenifuja further noted that women with cervical cancer die a very miserable and painful death most of the time.

While speaking on preventive measures of the disease, he stated that it is one of few cancers that give ample time and opportunity for prevention because the cause, the pathway, and how it will end are known.

In his conclusion, Prof Ajenifuja urged women to get vaccinated against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and go for regular screening to ascertain their health status.

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....still Basking on the Euphoria of the Unveiling Of FMC Abeokuta 30th Anniversary Logo...

MD, his Wife, with 30th Anniversary Organizing Committee members

MD and Dr Rafiu Adekola Soyele- (Provost, Federal College of Education, Isele Abeokuta) at the Unveiling Of 30th Anniversary Logo

Chief Festus Kehinde also representing Agura of Gbagura

Representative Of the Royal Father of the Day at the "Unveiling Of 30th anniversary logo"- High Chief Adio Bayewu, representing, Agura of Gbagura, HRH Oba Dr Saburee Babajide

In his Words at the Unveiling Of 30th Anniversary Logo; the Medical Director Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta Prof. Adewale. A Musa-Olomu
"Precisely 30 years ago, Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta was established on the 21st April, 1993. The purpose of establishing this institution among others, is to give quality health services, Training and Research.

Looking back in the last 30 years, we have done quite a lot in terms of Training.

This Celebration is loaded with lots of activities that will bring the town and gown together.

In kick starting this 30th anniversary celebrations join me in "Unveiling The 30th Anniversary Logo"

Thank you and God bless you all wishing you the very best of the celebrations.

*FMC ABEOKUTA* is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

*Topic:* FMCA 30th ANNIVERSARY 2ND LECTURE SERIES

*First Lecture:* A preventable Deadly Disease
by Prof. Kayode Olusegun Ajenifuja, Prof. of Obs & Gynae, OAUTH, ILE-IFE

*Second Lecture:* Breast Cancer: Not A Death Sentence
by Dr.Lawal abdulrazzaq, Consultant General surgeon, LUTH, Lagos.

*Date:* Wednesday,  Feb 15, 2023 
*Time: 10:00 AM* West Central Africa

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6871256984?pwd=L1BPS0JwTWJwYThNWUxtTXN0bEFmZz09

Meeting ID: 687 125 6984
Passcode: FMCA

FMCA @ 30*

*INVITATION TO THE UNVEILING OF 30th ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE LOGO AND LECTURES*

Scheduled As follows:
*Unveiling of Logo.* (10.00 - 10- 20 am)

First Lecture
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Topic: *Cervical Cancer : A Preventable Deadly Disease*

*Lecturer:*

*Kayode Olusegun* *Ajenifuja*
Professor of Obstetrics
& Gynaecology
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex , Ile-Ife Osun State.

Second Lecture
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*Breast Cancer : Not a *Death Sentence*

Lecturer:

*Dr. Lawal Abdulrazzaq*
Consultant General Surgeon
Lagos University Teaching Hospital.
Lagos.

Date : Tomorrow, Wednesday 15th February, 2023

Time : *10.00am*

Venue:. *Telemedicine* Hall.

*Chairman of the Occasion :* Dr. Rafiu Adekola Soyele
Provost
Federal College of Education
Osiele.

*Royal Father of the Day* :
HRM , Oba Dr. Babajide Abdulsabur Bakre
Agura of Gbagura.

*Mother of the Day* :
Alhaja Adebisi Edionsere ( _Cash Madam)_

*Chief Host*
Prof Adewale Musa-Olomu
Medical Director

You are all cordially invited.

*Announcer:*
The *30th* Anniversary Organizing Committee.

*RE: INVITATION TO THE SECOND IN THE SERIES OF 30th ANNIVERSARY LECTURES

The *30th* Anniversary Organizing Committee hereby announce the re-schedule of the 2nd series of lecture to mark the 30th anniversary of FMC, Abeokuta.

THE NEW DATE FOR THE LECTURE
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Wednesday 15th February, 2023*

All inconveniences highly regretted.

Announcer:
*30th Anniversary Organizing Committee*

*Gov Abiodun commends Medical Director and his medical and healthcare personnel for professionalism

Hear him. " I want to commend the MD and his medical team, all the Nurses and other health workers in attending to the victim promptly.
If not for your best professional disposition, we wouldn't have been here today.

" When he was brought in, he was unconscious, the bullet I learnt went through his chest, it barely missed his heart.

" I must commend the Medical Director and his team for rising to the occasion immediately.
I'm grateful to the Almighty God and this hospital"

*FMCA NEWS*

*REMINDER*

*INVITATION TO THE SECOND IN THE SERIES OF 30th ANNIVERSARY LECTURES*

The above subject refers please.

The entire members of staff are hereby notified and cordially invited to the second in the series of the Centre's *30th* *anniversary* commemorative lectures holding as scheduled below:

First Lecture
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Topic: *Cervical Cancer : A Preventable Deadly Disease*

*Lecturer:*

*Kayode Olusegun* *Ajenifuja*
Professor of Obstetrics
& Gynaecology
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex , Ile-Ife Osun State.

Second Lecture
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*Breast Cancer : Not a* *Death Sentence*

Lecturer:

*Dr. Lawal Abdulrazzaq*
Consultant General Surgeon
Lagos University Teaching Hospital.
Lagos.

*Date* : *Thursday 16th* *February, 2023*

Time : *10.00am*

Venue:. *Telemedicine* Hall.

*Chairman of the Occasion : Prof Ayodeji Agboola*
Vice Chancellor,
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Ago- Iwoye

*Royal Father of the Day* :
HRM , Oba Dr. Babajide Abdulsabur Bakre
Agura of Gbagura.

You are all cordially invited.

*Announcer:*
The *30th* Anniversary Organizing Committee.

*INVITATION TO THE SECOND IN THE SERIES OF 30th ANNIVERSARY LECTURES*

The above subject refers please.

The entire members of staff are hereby notified and cordially invited to the second in the series of the Centre's *30th* *anniversary* commemorative lectures holding as scheduled below:

Topic: *Cervical Cancer: A Preventable Deadly Disease*

*Lecturer:*

*Kayode Olusegun* *Ajenifuja*
Professor of Obstetrics
& Gynaecology
Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex , Ile-Ife Osun State.

*Date* : *Thursday 16th* *February, 2023*

Time : *10.00am*

Venue:. *Telemedicine* Hall.

*Chairman of the Occasion : Prof Ayodeji Agboola*
Vice Chancellor,
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Ago- Iwoye

*Royal Father of the Day* :
HRM , Oba Babajide Abdulsabur Bakre
Agura of Gbagura.

You are all cordially invited.

*Announcer:*
The *30th* Anniversary Organizing Committee.