Posted on: Mon 11-11-2024

The Heal the World Foundation, in partnership with Tola Olukilede Ministries International, has inaugurated a substantial legacy projects at Gbagada General Hospital and Orile Agege General Hospital in Lagos.

The unveiling of the projects was attended by dignitaries, including the Managing Director of Toyota Nigeria, Kunle Ade-Ojo, who served as the Special Guest of Honour.

The projects underscore the Foundations’ mission to transform healthcare spaces and support vulnerable communities. At Gbagada General Hospital, the Foundation renovated the entire second floor, a project that includes upgrading of the Psychiatry Clinic, ENT Clinic, and the Seminar Room, which also serves as a counselling space for patients’ relatives.

Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the hospital, Dr Olusegun Joseph, expressed gratitude for the Foundation’s second consecutive year of involvement in substantial expansion from renovating individual rooms to enhancing a whole floor. He said: “The renovations provide not only a clean and uplifting environment but also improve patients’ outcomes.” especially for those in psychiatric care where a calm and clean setting contributes significantly to recovery,” he said.

Also at Orile Agege General Hospital, the Foundation unveiled a newly furnished children’s ward, equipped with fresh beddings and mattresses. MD/CEO of the hospital, Dr Sola Pitan, acknowledged the Foundation’s timely intervention, especially as the hospital is preparing to offer Housemanship opportunities for trainee doctors.

Pitan outlined recent advancements under his leadership, including the expansion of the emergency room capacity, increased physiotherapy facilities, and additional surgical theatres.

Also, Ade-Ojo lauded Dr Tola Olukilede’s philanthropic work, citing his dedication despite modest beginnings and describing him as an elder brother and an inspiration, noting that both shared heritage from Ilara-Mokin.

Olukilede said that the legacy projects were part of the Foundation’s yearly initiatives aimed at long-lasting social impact, saying: “These projects are part of our legacy, a testament to our mission of compassion that will be remembered for generations. Beyond scholarships, medical bill assistance, and shelter for the underprivileged, these renovations are chapters in a story we are writing for the future.”

Olukilede and Ade-Ojo later led a compassionate ‘ward round,’ praying with patients, anointing them, and assisting several others by assisting in paying their hospital bills.

SOURCE: GUARDIAN NEWSPAPER

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