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ALAKIJAS DONATE 250-BED TEACHING HOSPITAL TO OSUN
STATE UNIVERSITY
The nation’s leaders have been advised to ensure that all Nigerians including
children and adults always have access to timely and qualitative medical services.
Making the appeal during the ground-breaking ceremony of a 250-bed Teaching
Hospital donated by Mr. Modupe and Mrs. Folorunso Alakija to Osun State University
during its 7th Convocation ceremony, Mrs. Alakija who is also the university’s
Chancellor, noted that it is only a healthy nation that can be productive and
prosperous.
The Osun State University Teaching Hospital will provide an avenue for medical
excellence, job creation and bring relief to humanity.
The donation of the hospital by the Alakija family was borne out of love for children,
mothers and humanity in general and for the advancement of medical education.
Alakija further added that the donation was also in fulfilment of a pledge when she
was appointed Chancellor by the former governor of Osun state, Ogbeni Rauf
Aregbesola.
The hospital when completed will consist of a world class Community Health Unit,
Maternity & Neonatal Medicare, Research and Diagnostic Laboratories, State of the
art operating Theatres, C.T Scan facilities, X-ray and Radiotherapy Suites among a
host of others.
‘’If you are to be relevant in your generation, you must be ready to acquire more
skills and potentials and be prepared to develop such skills. You must figure out your
purpose and passion because your passion will lead you right into your purpose.
Others can inspire you, but ultimately, the only thing that empowers you is what lies
within you and learning how to better utilise what you have been given.’’
While declaring that the university’s 7th convocation was symbolic, Alakija added
that seven represents perfection.
‘’Seven is a representation of perfection, I pray that God will perfect everything that
concerns the lives of our new Graduands in Jesus name. I urge you to be good
ambassadors of Osun state University and not tarnish the reputation of the institution.
I also rejoice with your parents and guardians, their sacrifices over you shall not be in
vain in Jesus name.’’