Ogun gov donates facility for new Federal University of Medical Sciences
Governor Dapo Abiodun has donated the state model college at Onijaganjagan, near Abeokuta, for the takeoff of the new Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences (FUMMSA), Abeokuta, Ogun State.
The governor made the announcement at the official commissioning of capital projects at the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Abeokuta on Saturday.
Abiodun, who underscored the need for collaboration between states and the government at the center, said it was the second time such a donation would be made to the health sector.
He said: “On that note of collaboration, my brother and Hon. Minister of Education, former Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, had called my attention to the takeoff issues the newly approved University of Medical Sciences, Abeokuta, is facing.
“He shared with me the fact that the funding provided for the takeoff of this prestigious university will probably only suffice for fencing the green location. He therefore requested that perhaps the state could donate a building, another existing facility to enable this new university to take off.
“We looked around and after consultation and deliberations, we have finally decided, in appreciation of what the federal government has done in giving us this university, I am proud today to announce the donation of the model college at Onijaganjagan to be used as a takeoff structure for this new University of Health Sciences, Abeokuta,” the governor noted.
Abiodun said his administration regards health care as the fundamental human right of citizens, hence the need to make medical care accessible to every citizen without hindrance.
The Ogun State Government, Abiodun emphasized, would continue to make significant efforts to invest in primary and secondary health infrastructure as a healthy population is fundamental for a productive and prosperous society.
The governor reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of his administration to support the Federal Medical Center Abeokuta and other medical institutions to deliver efficient and effective medical care, as collaboration and partnership among stakeholders are catalysts for inclusive and sustainable development.
He appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his reform-driven and visionary approach to the health sector, stating that the federal government has strengthened the primary health system and expanded health insurance coverage through the National Health Insurance Authority, as well as providing pharmaceutical and medical equipment to health centers, which helps in transforming healthcare delivery in the country.
While commending the management and staff of FMC for their foresight, professionalism, and unwavering dedication that brought the projects to fruition, Governor Abiodun said the projects would further strengthen the capacity of the hospital and reposition it to fulfill the vision of its founding fathers.
