MEDICAL DIRECTOR APPROVES LAND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BUILDING FOR HEALTH INFORMATION AND MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
Sunday September 1, 2024
The Medical Director, Prof. Adewale Musa-Olomu has approved a portion of land for the construction of a new building for the department of Health Information and Management.
The gesture was in response to a request made to the Medical Director when the State Executive of Information Health Management practitioners and FMCA chapter paid a courtesy visit on the Medical Director in his office.
The team comprised of Head Of Department and Director of Health Information Management at the Centre, Mr Raphael Ashefon, State Chairperson Mrs Rashidat Obabiyi, National Leader Mr Olatokun Olatunde, FMCA Chapter Chairperson Mrs Aina Adediran among others.
The delegation expressed unreserved appreciation to the Hospital Management Committee for the huge success recorded in the Centre by the present administration.
The team informed the Medical Director about their victory at the last national election, where FMCA Chapter was said to have cleared almost all available positions.
They attributed the success recorded to the conducive atmosphere provided by the management for members to progress on their work and the giant strides of the Medical Director in upgrading the Records department to Electronic Medical Records, one of its kind in the Southwest.
The delegation however pleaded with the Medical Director for inclusion of College of Health Information Management in the new University of Medicine and Medical Sciences.
The Head of Clinical Services, Dr Adekunle Adediran said Almighty God had been behind the present administration, saying the success recorded are so evident and called for further cooperation of the entire staff
FMCA NURSING SERVICES DEPARTMENT CELEBRATES RETIREES WITH POMP AND PAGEANTRY
Wednesday August 28, 2024.
The Nursing Services Department of the Federal Medical Centre Idi-aba Abeokuta has honoured and celebrated seven of it’s retired generals for their individual and collective unquantifiable contributions to the health industry while in active service.
It was a colourful event, filled with excitement, joy and praises as a large turnout of Nurses came out to celebrate the retirees.
It was also a gathering of family, friends and well-wishers including the Hospital Management Committee (HMC) members.
Director of Nursing Services Department, Mrs Abosede Fagoyinbo , appreciated the HMC, led by the Medical Director, Prof. Adewale Musa-Olomu for his selfless service to the development of the Centre, particularly the Nursing Services Department.
She commended the doggedness of the retirees while in service and prayed for a peaceful retirement for them all.
The Head of Clinical Services Dr A.S Adediran, who represented the Medical Director at the event attributed all successes recorded in the Centre to the co-operation of the entire staff who are always guided by the principle of prompt delivery of quality service to all hospital patients at all times.
He prayed for a blissful retirement for the retirees.
In appreciation of the support received, the Nursing Services department presented a gift to the Medical Director.
The retirees are Deputy Directors Nursing (DDNS) Felicia Balogun, Ayinde Oyadele, Racheal Hazzan, Olufunmilayo Sonde , Hannah Odunbiyi, Ibilola Olawale,and Bukola Adewunmi.
Awards and gifts were also presented to the retirees in appreciation of their dedication to the service in providing quality health to the humankind for decades
Prayers were said by Pastor Kehinde Olukayode for the retirees to have a restful retirement after serving meritoriously.
The rich culture of the yorubas was on display to the delight of well wishers and guests alike.
The occasion also featured cutting of cakes and presentation of gift to the new Head of Nursing Services department, Mrs Fagoyinbo in recognition of her new position.
HOSPITAL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE ASSESSES GYMNASIUM CENTRE, ASSURES ADEQUATE ATTENTION
Monday, August 26,2024
Members of Hospital Management Committee (HMC) of the Federal Medical Centre Idi-Aba Abeokuta has carried out an on-the-spot assessment of the Gymnasium towards an improved service delivery to prospective clients.
The team, led by the Medical Director, Prof Adewale Musa-Olomu expressed satisfaction with an array of equipment put in place while calling for urgent actions on the finishing touches at the commercialised gym centre.
The Medical Director, reassured patients and users of the gym of his administration’s commitment to the provision of excellent health services, while putting their convenience into utmost consideration.
He promised to beef up security measures around the Centre towards protection of lives and properties.
Members and patients at the Physiotherapy department appreciated the giant strides of the present leadership of FMCA, saying that they have witnessed tremendous improvement on their health following the availability of modern equipment for their different treatment.
All members of the Hospital Management Committee were on ground for the facility inspection.
MEDICAL DIRECTOR BAGS ICAN MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD
Thursday August 23, 2024.
In recognition of his purposeful leadership in the Centre over the last seven years, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has honoured the Medical Director, Prof. Adewale Musa-Olomu with a Meritorious Service award
The Ogun State District ICAN Chairperson, Mrs Seun Ogunme, FCA while presenting the award plaque to the Medical Director described him as a rare leader, visionary and purposeful in his approach to leadership.
She noted with excitement the overall turn-around the Centre had witnessed under the leadership of Prof. Musa- Olomu.
“Sir, I must commend you for the rapid progress, transformation and Innovative infrastructural developments which this Centre had been witnessing under your dynamic leadership”
“I must confess that I almost missed my ways when I came here this morning. The whole hospital landscape is quite inviting and impressive. The general working environment is inviting”
Mrs Ogunme who led members of her executive on a courtesy visit to the hospital management particularly thanked the Medical Director for providing a conducive working environment for her members who are staff of the Centre which according to her makes them to stand-out among their colleagues in the accounting profession.
She however solicited the support of the Medical Director and management in the following areas: Proper placement of her members in the Centre, adequate training and sponsorship to workshops and conferences.
In his response, the Medical Director, appreciated the ICAN Chairman for the visit and her members in the Centre for their co-operation, without which he said all the achievements wouldn’t have been possible.
On the request of the chairman, he said that no member of staff had been denied any proper placement since the inception of his administration and that those that were stagnated before he came on board had been properly placed because staff welfarism is the bedrock of his administration which has been demonstrated in prompt payment of dues, allowances and 100% promotion achieved during the last promotion exercise.
The Medical Director promised to look into the request of the Chairman for sponsorship of members to conferences and workshops.
WHY YOU NEED TO VISIT FMC ABEOKUTA GYMNASIUM TODAY
Tuesday August 20, 2024
When last did you visited a gym centre, especially, one located within an hospital environment, under the supervision of well- trained Physiotherapists, qualified Doctors and trained specialists?
Do you even know the benefits embedded in taking advantage of a well cultured and serene gym?
Are you aware that Federal Medical Centre Idi-aba Abeokuta has a standard gym filled with modern equipment capable of helping in relaxing your body and mind?
At last! Answers to these age long questions and yearnings of many residents of Abeokuta and environs are here.
Those who value their health embrace physical exercises and fitness spree which are important to achieving quality health care services.
At FMCA, the Physiotherapy department helps through physical rehabilitation, injury prevention, as well as health and fitness. All these under five units, which are Neurology, Orthopaedics, Geriatrics, Paediatric & Women’s health, Cardio pulmonary, Sports and Recreation and Community health.
The current management led by Prof. Abdul-Semiu Adewale Musa-Olomu, has equipped the department with modern sophisticated equipment that are relevant for therapy for patients services. Such equipment includes Tilt bed ,infrared machine, Wall bar, Shoulder wheel, Box Sauna, Therapy pool and a whole lots.
The commercial gym Center, one of its kind in Abeokuta is specifically designed for routine and complete body exercise, fitness training, and physical wellness activities.
Aside it’s modern gym equipment, also available are toilets facilities, bathroom, office, and separate changing rooms for females and males.
This is an answer to the adulthood, who are willing to work on their weight, and also keen about their privacy.
The FMC gym centre is a certified means to work on the general kneel pain, or arthritis that is common among women, instead of using one concoction or other unlicensed means for weight loss.
Another benefit is that it will bring about fitness and confidence in oneself.
Dr Ramon Olayinka Lateef, Deputy Director Physiotherapy department, affirmed that aerobics exercise combined with good diet, as prescribed by the dieticians is a healthy way of losing weight.
It is cost effective, all you have to do is pay annual registration and monthly dues, with pockets friendly amount, and then you have access to the Gym Centre and also get value for your money.
So why wait? It is high time everyone takes cognizance of the popular saying that “prevention is better than cure when it is about health-related matters, before the need calls for it.
So when are you planning to visit our commercial gym centre, as we care to manage your fitness, than to restore your movement and function when affected.
You can reach Dr Ramon Lateef on 08032406130 and Mr Alimi on 08033956239.
We await your intentional decision on your health.
FMC ABEOKUTA'S HEAD OF PUBLIC RELATIONS, REV SEGUN ORISAJO, HONOURED WITH DOCTORAL AWARD IN LEADERSHIP
Sunday, August 18,2024.
The Head of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Idi-Aba, Abeokuta, Rev Segun Orisajo, HND, BTH, BSc, MSc, JP, ANIPR, has been awarded an honorary Doctorate in Leadership (DL) by a South Africa-based International Institute, in collaboration with Nigeria’s Priesthood Leadership Initiative, Inc. This prestigious recognition was conferred during the 5th edition of the Leadership Empowerment International Conference (LEIC), held on Saturday, August 17th, 2024, in Abeokuta.
The event, graced by former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and other prominent dignitaries from within and outside Nigeria, also honoured several distinguished personalities, including three former Ogun State Commissioners and a former Central Bank of Nigeria Director.
The award, according to a notification letter signed by Dr. Ojaronke Joseph-Ogunremi, Chairman of the Central Planning Awards Committee, recognizes Rev Orisajo’s “enviable status in society, his numerous sterling contributions to worthy causes in furtherance of Nigeria’s development, and his impressive commitment to promoting ethics and time-honoured values.”
Rev Orisajo is a distinguished journalist and public relations expert with an extensive academic and professional background. He is an alumnus of Ibadan and Ogun State Polytechnics, where he was awarded the Iyeru Okin Prize for being the best graduating student in Mass Communication (1992). He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theology from Foursquare LIFE Theological Seminary, a First-Class Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Crescent University, Abeokuta, and a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication from Imo State University, Owerri.
With a rich career in journalism, Rev Orisajo has worked with leading media organizations such as Vanguard, The Examiner, Comet (now The Nation), Herald, and Diet Newspapers. Currently, he serves as the Editor of FMC Abeokuta’s publications.
Joining FMC Abeokuta as the pioneer Public Relations Officer in 2001, Rev Orisajo has been instrumental in elevating the Public Relations unit to its current status as a full-fledged department, which he now heads.
His leadership has seen the department grow significantly, boasting over fifty staff members.
In recognition of his professionalism and dedication, Rev Orisajo was appointed to the Hospital Management Committee in 2017 by the current Medical Director, Prof. Adewale Musa-Olomu, who has praised his contributions to the hospital’s administration.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Rev Orisajo is an ordained minister in Foursquare Gospel Church, Nigeria. He is happily married to Pastor (Mrs.) Abosede Olubunmi Orisajo, and they are blessed with God-fearing children. His hobbies include reading and listening to gospel music.
Rev Orisajo is also a recipient of numerous awards, including the Best Print Journalist award from the Ogun State NUJ in 1999 and the 2019 Excellence award from the Consolidated Chapel of Ogun NUJ. He is a proud member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (ANIPR) and has travelled extensively, including to the United States, Israel, Ghana, and the Republic of Benin.
UNKNOWN HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT VICTIM AT FMC ABEOKUTA
This is to notify the general public about an unknown accident victim who is currently receiving treatment at the Accident and Emergency unit of the Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba Abeokuta.
The middle-aged male patient was reportedly involved in a hit and run accident at Ibafo, Ogun State and was brought in the middle of the night of Thursday,15th of August by as good Samaritan.
The unconscious patient is unable to provide useful information that could assist the Centre in contacting his family.
The Hospital Management hereby appeals to members of the public with case of missing person to reach out to the Accident and Emergency department of the Centre.
SENATOR OLAMILEKAN ADEOLA UNDERTAKES ON - THE - SPOT ASSESSMENT VISIT TO FMCA
Thursday August 15, 2024
Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriation, who is also Senator representing Ogun West, Olamilekan Adeola has undertaken an on- the- spot assessment visit to some ongoing developmental projects at the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta.
The assessment is to facilitate financial back up for the projects at the Red chamber, towards their speedy completion
The Medical Director, Prof. Adewale Musa-Olomu took the representative of the Senator, Mr Emmanuel Ajayi round some of the projects, which include Cancer and Cardiothoracic Centres, Intensive Care Unit, Pathology and Anatomy Centre among others.
Representative of the Senator expressed satisfaction with all the projects, describing them as giant strides which will uplift the Centre, reduce medical tourism and improve Internally Generated Revenue (IGR)
Mr Ajayi reaffirmed the commitment of the Federal Government towards ensuring revitalisation of the health care system.
The Medical Director, reiterated his commitment, through conscientious efforts, to make FMCA the first line of choice in terms of quality and timely clinical services to patients and numerous clients.
Head of Works , Builder J.O Adeyemi, Head of Electrical Engineering, Engr.Omoniyi were part of the tour to the projects sites.
FEDERAL CHARACTER COMMISSION PLEDGES MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CENTRE
Wednesday August 14, 2024
To maintain the existing cordial relationship between the Federal Character Commission (FCC) and Federal Medical Centre , Abeokuta (FMCA) the Management of the FCC, Ogun state has paid a courtesy call on the Hospital Management Committee.
The Director of FCC, Mr Abdul Rafiu Olaayinde commended the Medical Director, Prof. Adewale Musa-Olomu for the tremendous work he has been doing at the Centre, noting that the existing relationship between the two organisations was mutually beneficial.
Mr Olayinde emphasised the objectives of the Federal character commission as including ensuring principles of fairness and equity in the distribution of public positions and socio-economic infrastructure among the various federating units of the Country.
These goals, he said the commission has been maintaining in all federal establishments, while promising to continue to sustain the existing relationship between his organization and the Centre.
Responding, the Medical Director appreciated the Federal Character officials for finding the Centre worthy, while calling for good relationship with everyone around.
He maintained that the Federal Medical Centre Idi-aba Abeokuta has provided enabling environment for all tribes in the country to work effectively for the growth of the health sector.
He promised to continue to ensure good relationship with all departments, ministries and agencies of government.
In attendance at the visit were some of the Hospital Management Committee.
FMCA NURSING SERVICES DEPARTMENT EULOGISES MEDICAL DIRECTOR ON FUMMSA
Tuesday August 13, 2024.
More and more groups and individuals have continued to celebrate the sterling leadership qualities of the Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre Idi-Aba Abeokuta, Professor Adewale Musa-Olomu, over the steady growth of the Centre and more importantly, the establishment of the University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta ( FUMMSA)
This time around, it was the turn of Nursing Services Department to celebrate the man, whom they described as a leader par excellence.
The Head of Nursing Services Department, Mrs Abosede Fagoyinbo said the celebration becomes necessary as the Centre was breaking new grounds and recording new feats, the latest being the appointment of Governing Board for FUMMSA by the Federal Government.
In a letter of appreciation presented to the Medical Director Mrs Fagoyinbo, on behalf of her department commended Prof Musa-Olomu for his unwavering commitment to excellence and tireless efforts in taking the Centre to greater heights.
The Medical Director who could not hide his joy expressed appreciation to Almighty God and former Governor of Ogun State , Senator Ibikunle Amosun who facilitated the legislative back up, with support from the Alake of Egbaland among others for the berth of the medical institution.
He said the new university will be a pride of the generations to come.
In attendance at the celebration were some members the Hospital Management Committee, nursing students from Ogun State College of Nursing, Abeokuta, Sacred Heart College of Nursing and the Crescent University Nursing department ,Abeokuta.
The students appreciated the Medical Director, describing him as a loving father and an outstanding leader.
INT'L ORGANIZATION TO CONFER DOCTORATE AWARD ON PRO, FMC ABEOKUTA, THREE OGUN COMMISSIONERS, OTHERS
Saturday August 10, 2024
A South Africa based International Institute has nominated the Head of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Medical Centre Idi-Aba Abeokuta, Rev Segun Orisajo, HND, BT.H, BSc. MSc, anipr .JP for a Doctorate Award in Leadership ( D.L)
Also lined along with Orisajo are three former Commissioners in Ogun State, Engr. Anthony Ojesina, Hon. Dele Obadina and Mr Kehinde Sogunle.
The former Ogun State Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, ( PDP) Elder Joju Fadairo is among few other notable personalities drawn from different walks of life scheduled for the Conferment of Doctorate Awards at the forthcoming Leadership Empowerment International Conference ( LEIC) holding in Abeokuta on Saturday , August 17th.
Director of the Institute, Prof. Denberg Edward Alfred in a notification letter dated 10th July, 2024 addressed to Rev Orisajo and signed by Dr. Ojaronke Joseph- Ogunremi Chairman, Central Planning Awards Committee reads:
” This award is in recognition of your enviable status in the society , your numerous sterling contributions to worthy causes in furtherance of development of our dear Country, Nigeria; and your impressive commitment to the promotion of ethics and time honoured values’
Rev Segun Orisajo is a versatile journalist, distinguished Communication specialist and Public Relations expert.
He is a product of Ibadan and Ogun State Polytechnics. He won the Iyeru Okin Prize award as the best graduating student at the Higher National Diploma, Mass Communication (1992 set)
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Theology from Foursquare LIFE Theological Seminary ; First Class Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Crescent University, Abeokuta and a Masters Degree in Mass Communication from Imo State University, Owerri.
He has worked with several media organizations including Vanguard, The Examiner, Comet (now The Nation) Herald and Diet Newspapers.
He is presently Editor of the Federal Medical Centre Magazine
He joined the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta as the pioneer Public Relations Officer in 2001. He professionally and painstakingly nurtured the Public Relations unit to its present status of a department which he currently heads.
Under his supervision, the department grew in leaps and bounds having over fifty members of staff at present.
In recognition of his high level of professionalism, dedication and discipline, Orisajo was appointed a member of the Hospital Management Committee in 2017 by the current Medical Director, Prof. Adewale Musa-Olomu (MBBS, MSc, PhD, FWACS, FICS )
On the occasion of his birthday last year, the Medical Director complimented as follows:
“One wonders, if this ubiquitous and unmatchable PRO is growing or not. For six years into this administration, his voice remains, very sharp, sonorous, melodramatic and melodiously appealing.
His professional maturity, masterful and charming personality and professional mathematical capabilities and calculations are always convincingly consistently impressive and correct.
I’m extremely lucky to have people like you to run this administration with me.
I fervently pray to God Almighty to be merciful to you and bless you tremendously without measure . Aamen.”
Rev Orisajo is a recipient of awards including Best Print Journalist ,1999 of the Ogun State NUJ and 2019 Excellence award from Consolidated Chapel of Ogun NUJ .
He is a member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (anipr)
Rev Orisajo has travelled to some countries of the world including the United States of America, Israel, Ghana and Republic of Benin .
His hobbies include reading and listening to Gospel music.
An ordained Minister in Foursquare Gospel Church, Nigeria, Rev Orisajo is happily married to Pastor (Mrs) Abosede Olubunmi Orisajo.
The marriage is blessed with God- fearing Children.
FUMMSA: ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS UNIT ON CONGRATULATORY VISIT TO MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Thursday August 8,2024
Members of the Electronic Medical Records unit (EMR) unit of the Centre have paid a congratulatory visit to the Medical Director, Prof AbdulSemiu Adewale Musa-Olomu for his achievements , including the approval and setting up of the Governing Board for the Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences Abeokuta( FUMMSA) , Ogun State by the Federal Government.
Led by Head of the Unit, Dr. Kehinde Oluwasanmi, the team commended the steadfastness of the Medical Director on his efforts in the actualization of the University.
The unit head promised continued support of his members of staff to the Medical Director in all ramifications.
Dr.Oluwasanmi explained his unit’s commitment to general outreach and necessary feedback for quality service delivery to the general public at the centre.
The Medical Director , in his response appreciated the unit members,while pledging more growth at the Centre.
2024 BREASTFEEDING WEEK:
EXPERTS STRESS IMPORTANCE OF EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING AND IMMUNIZATION
EXPERTS STRESS IMPORTANCE OF EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING AND IMMUNIZATION
In commemoration of this year’s Breastfeeding Week, Paediatrics and Nutrition experts in Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta, have charged nursing mothers not to ignore the influence of exclusive breastfeeding and immunization in child growth and development.
This advice came during the commemoration of the this year’s Breastfeeding week in the centre at the Child welfare and Immunization hall with the theme: Closing The Gap: Breastfeeding For All.
The 2024 Breastfeeding week which was Supported by the Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN) Ogun Chapter, Led by Dr Ogundeyi M.M, had in attendance members of the MWAN, Nurses, Doctors, Nutritionists, Nursing Mothers and their babies at the colourful and well attended event.
Dr. Ogundeyi highlighted the need for synergy between breastfeeding and immunization as two major components that stabilze the healthy growth of new babies
Also speaking, a Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Ogunmuyiwa reiterated that as good as food is to the body and growth of human, so is breastfeeding exclusively for the first six months for babies, which will help ensure all round cerebral and physical growth and development of the child in order to function maximally within the family and in the society at large.
In the same vein, Nurse Shorunmu remarked that, the first breastmilk contains colostrum, which is filled with antibodies and other protective elements for the benefit of babies.
In her contribution, Nurse Adekunle said Colostrum serves as the first immunization for every baby and mothers are encouraged to breastfeed within one hour of delivery so that their babies can benefit from this first dose of immunization.
The programme witnessed distribution of gifts as encouragement to mothers who were seen as dedicated, obedient and committed to breastfeeding and immunization of their children amongst others
A CASE OF AN UNKNOWN ACCIDENT VICTIM IN FMC ABEOKUTA
The attention of the general public is hereby called to a case of an unknown male accident victim whose picture appears below for possible identification.
The accident victim was rushed to the Centre by men of Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement (TRACE), on Thursday 25th July, 2024.
He was brought in unconscious from Ibara under bridge where the accident happened and has been receiving treatment at the Accident and Emergency unit.
The patient is verbally impaired, as a result of this, we couldn’t receive useful information as regard his residence or relatives that may assist the Centre i tracing him as of the time of filing this report.
Anyone looking for a missing male relative may visit the Accident and Emergency unit of the Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta for possible identification.
MEDICAL DIRECTOR PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR PSYCHO-ONCOLOGY SOCIETY OF NIGERIA.
The Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre Idi- Aba Abeokuta, Professor Adewale Musa- Olomu has pledged his full support to the Psycho – Oncology Society of Nigeria, Ogun State Branch. He gave the assurance while granting audience to the leadership of the society in his office.
The Chairman of the Society, Dr. Erinoso Abayomi, said the visit was to introduce the newly elected executives to the Hospital Management Committee and to also appreciate the Medical Director for all round development of the Centre.
Dr. Abayomi particularly commended the Medical Director for his doggedness at making the Centre measure up with international standard. He stressed the importance of Psycho-Oncology Society, describing members as professionals who helped manage physical, psychological, social and behavioral challenges of cancer patients.
According to the Chairman, the Society is all encompassing as it involves different hands from different specialties for the treatment of cancer patients. To this end, Dr. Abayomi solicited the support of the Management for full establishment of the Society in terms of infrastructures and financial support.
The Vice-President and President elect of the international psycho-oncology society Professor Chioma Azuzu buttressed the chairman’s request, while emphasizing that the request if granted, will aid the treatment of cancer patients in the hospital.
Responding, Prof . Musa- Olomu described the visit as apt , explaining that the cancer treatment in the Centre will soon get approval while promising to incorporate their request in the budget.
The Medical Director called for awareness of the general public on causes of cancer prevention, early detections and involvement of non governmental organization (NGO) to generate funds for patients that are undergoing treatment of the disease.
Some Management committee were in attendance at the visit.
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF HEALTH TRAINS HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS ON PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
Two -day seminar by the Federal Ministry of Health on Performance Management System (PMS) has commenced with a charge on the participants to get the best part of the training.
Declaring the training open, the Medical Director, Prof. Adewale Musa-Olomu, represented by the Head of Clinical Services Dr.Adediran Adekunle urged the participants to make judicious use of the training, so they can pass the knowledge down to their subordinates.
Performance Management System (PMS) provides the framework that ensures public service institutions focus and align their resources towards achieving the strategic goals and objectives of the Federal Government and structured towards replacing the APER form.
This assertion was made by Mr Adebiyi Adedeji from the Federal Ministry of Health and social welfare.
The training is geared towards exposing participants on way forward in achieving Federal Government’s mission of expanding universal health care system in Nigeria.
In attendance at the meeting were members of the Hospital Management Committee, Heads of departments and Head of units to educate other members in their departments.
NMA URGES THE MEDIA TO EXERCISE RESTRAINTS IN REPORTING HEALTH MATTERS
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has admonished the media to always exercise restraints while reporting health matters because of the peculiar nature of the health sector in saving lives.
The Chairman of the NMA, Ogun State branch, Dr. Kunle Ashimi handed down the advice at an interactive forum put together by his association for the media practitioners in Ogun State.
Under the theme: Bad News in the Health Sector: The Impact of the Media; Dr. Ashimi observed that negative reportage has done incalculable damages to the health sector, most especially, the hospitals.
The Chairman urged the media to have a ” very good understanding of what the challenges in the health industry are, what the stories really are and not to be looking at issues from one particular perspective, especially when one considers the outcome of some of these events, they looked terrible”
The Chairman advised the media to encourage the few Medical and Health hands in the Country through their positive reportage, noting that his colleagues and other health workers are making a lot of sacrifices to make the system run.
” It shouldn’t augur when for the society to force doctors to the point of selective treatment of patients and cases that will not give them negative publicity, when we know that some of those cases brought to us are really bad cases.”
Mr Wale Olanrewaju , the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ)! Ogun State Council said the Union was quite aware of how the negative reportage has affected the Medical practitioners in performing their statutory duties, hence, the need to build a synergy with the Ogun NMA to engage one another so as to understand the plight being faced by the medical practitioners which are completely out of knowledge of journalists and also to share the plights of journalists in reporting activities that deal with the health sector.
APPN Chairman Alhaji Atinuke Ebunoluwa spoke about the unavailability of required tools and facilities to carry out daily activities in the health sector, as well as good road networks.
Alhaji Ebunoluwa implored the media to be objective in their reportage and help in expressing the needs of the health sector in order to get stable operations in the sector.
The Head of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta, Mr Segun Orisajo said the media needs more of self regulation, self restraint and self censorship as the last gatekeeper in dishing out information to the public.
He also tasked the practitioners to fight quackery in the noble profession especially with the advent of social media ” where anyone with android phone is a blogger and publicize information without prerequisite trainings”
Mr Orisajo implored journalists to understand and respect the schedule of the medical practitioners in the process of trying to either interview or get their reaction to issues in order to avoid clash in discharging respective duties.
The media representatives in their responses pleaded with the medical practitioners to always create time and make themselves available to give their opinions when approached due to the time bound nature of the profession.
Milestone achievement on FMC Cardiothoracic centre
THE NEW FMCA CARDIOTHORACIC CENTRE
It has been a success story so far since the first ever Cardiothoracic open heart surgery was carried out by reputable surgeons at the Federal Medical Centre Idi aba Abeokuta.
To say the feat which continue to receive both local and international accolades as turned FMC Idi Aba, Abeokuta to cynosure of all eyes in the Nigeria’s health sector is an understatement as patients from different states across the Federation including non Nigerians are trooping-in to the centre for heart related treatments, in turn increases the internally generated revenue of the centre.
The management of the facility has since being working in full capacity on the project to ensure that the facility becomes a world-class medical edifice capable of transforming the health sector and also operate independently to meet up with WHO standard.
The medical director, Prof.Adewale Musa Olomu expressed satisfaction on the successes recorded at the cardiothoracic center of the FMC facility so far where other nine successful surgeries have been carried out after the first one that took place February 21st 2024
The chairman of the cardiothoracic committee, Prof. Femi Thomas who is also consultant cardiothoracic surgeon said the new cardiothoracic center of FMC Abeokuta will be operating on the heart, lungs and other thoracic (chest) organs.
It will also diagnose and treat diseases of related organs.
The team head Dr Olugbemi ,Consultant cardiothoracic surgeon explained that the Centre has recorded successfull nine Operations on holes in the heart,which one is adult and eight others are pediatric .
Meanwhile , another five patients which includes two adults and three children are on the waiting list of the hospital for heart related surgeries.
Dr. Saheed Sanni,a consultant cardiothoracic surgeon updated the committee on level of development at the cardiothoracic project center.
The project when completed is not only capable of improving the IGR of the medical institution, it will also help save lives of millions of Nigerians battling with heart related medical conditions, reduces medical tourism and as well put Nigeria’s healthcare service delivery on global recognition index.
FMCA RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT GETS ACCREDITATION TO TRAIN RESIDENTS
The West African College of Surgeons has granted the Radiology department of the Federal Medical Centre Idi-Aba Abeokuta, full accreditation for five years to train two categories of residents.
Under the membership program, the department is to train a maximum of Twenty Junior Residents while the Fellowship program attracts maximum of ten senior residents for a period of five years.
This was contained in a letter addressed to the Medical Director, Prof Adewale Musa-Olomu and signed by the Secretary- General of the College, Prof. Philip M.Mshelbwala.
Head of Radiology department, Dr Ajadi Taofeek, who led other stakeholders from the Radiology department on a thank-you visit to the Medical Director expressed satisfaction over the milestones achieved under the leadership of Prof.Musa Olomu.
The team was particularly grateful to the management for the provision of modern equipment and facilities that helped the department to record the latest achievement.
Appreciating the team for their hardwork, the Medical Director urged them to sustain their commitment to the vision of building a medical institution that offers first class services to members of the public.
While underscoring the importance of the Radiology department in medical practice, the Medical Director assured that its stock of equipment will be bolstered with additional digital X-ray machines, computerized tomography machine, four ultra sound and mammography machines.
To further build capacity and address knowledge gaps, Prof. Musa-Olomu said a sum of 500 Million Naira has been earmarked for staff training, while the management is also working to improve their welfare.
The Head of Radiology Department was joined on the visit by other departmental leaders, including Senior Consultant, Dr Mrs C.O, Akisanya, Chief Consultant, Dr Ajayeoba, Deputy Director of Radiography, Mr Nanna Victor, Dr Abidoye Abdul Majid among others.
OGUN NANNM CONGRATULATES FMCA MEDICAL DIRECTOR ON 7th ANNIVERSARY IN OFFICE...... Pledges continuous support
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwifery ( NANNM) Ogun State Chapter has congratulated the Medical Director, Prof Adewale Musa-Olomu on his seventh anniversary in office.
In her Congratulatory Message, the NANNM Chairman Comrade Bello Adejoke Oluwatoyin described Prof Musa-Olomu as an achiever who has contributed significantly to the overall progress and development of FMCA in the last seven years.
She noted further that the Medical Director’s leadership had indeed ” brought impactful legacies and reinvigorated the staffers’ commitment to excellent service delivery to the entire citizenry and teeming patients in general”
The association prayed to the Almighty God to grant Prof. Musa-Olomu ” divine guidance, wisdom and more of insight needed to pilot the ship of the Centre to a glorious destination”
The Chairman assured the Medical Director of the continuous support of NANNM ” towards surpassing the present achievements already recorded.
MEDICAL DIRECTOR BAGS MOST OUTSTANDING MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF FMCs AWARD
In recognition of his impressive leadership, the Medical Director, Prof Adewale Musa-Olomu was this afternoon conferred with the Most Outstanding Medical Director of Federal Medical Centres in Nigeria Award.
The colourful event which took place at the National Merit Award House Abuja was attended by creme de la creme of the Medical Profession in Nigeria.
Presenting the award plaque to him, the Chairman of the occasion who is also the Executive Director, TETFUND Arc Sonny Echono lauded the unprecedented achievements of the Medical Director in the Centre since assumption of office. He described the Medical Director as a man of courage and vision “who by all standards merit the award”
Honoured along with the Medical Director was the Vice Chancellor, Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo Prof.Innocent A.O. Ujah
Highlight of the occasion was the official launch and presentation to the public the latest publication of the African International Magazine.
MEDICAL DIRECTOR PROMISES A NEW CENTRAL LABORATORY COMPLEX FOR THE CENTRE
The Medical Director, Prof. Adewale Musa Olomu has reiterated his commitment towards the construction of a New Central Laboratory Complex in the Centre.
He made this promise at a courtesy visit to him by the Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist (AMLS) and Technicians.
The courtesy visit, according to the AMLS Chairman, Mr. Agunbiade O.M. was to congratulate the Medical Director on his 7th Year Anniversary in Office and to appreciate his achievements so far.
The Chairman also presented the challenges facing his association over which he solicited the Medical Director’s intervention.
In his words, he said “no adequate facilities to accommodate our members and lack of decent restroom to enable us discharge our duties effectively”.
The Chairman commended the kind gesture of the Medical Director on the just concluded staff promotion examination, and prayed for his safe landing.
In his speech, the Medical Director, Prof. Musa- Olomu, expressed his pleasure and appreciated the executive and members of AMLS for having him in mind.
He expressed his satisfaction at the revenue that the laboratory is generating to the purse of the Centre.
Going down the memory lane, the Medical Director recalled the sorry state of the condition of facilities he met on ground on assumption of duty as Medical Director. He enumerated efforts made so far to put things in order.
On the Laboratory Complex, the Medical Director said the plan to build a befitting Laboratory Complex is ongoing.
He lamented the condition of the present Laboratory building and promised that as soon as the fund is released, the construction will start immediately.
He urged members to study the proposed architectural drawing very well so as to make necessary corrections and adjustments in order to accommodate many offices and personnels.
In their responses, Alhaji R. Bakare, the Deputy Director, Chemical Pathology, Mr. Akinbo J., the Deputy Director, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Mrs. Nnana Y.A. unequivocally appreciated the Medical Director for the unprecedented developments witnessed in the Centre so far.
There was also presentation of Award of Appreciation and Outstanding Performance to the Medical Director.
Report by:
Ogundele O. R.
Abiodun O.B.
THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY, FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE ABEOKUTA 23RD Annual RAMADAN LECTURE
Ribba (Interest/usury) has been described as the major factor affecting the world economic progress and giving it unfortunate setback. Hence, making it a general factor causing a huge downturn in the economic growth of the world.
Dr Ismail Kolawole Yunus of the department of Islamic Law, College of Law, Crescent University, Abeokuta mentioned the above statement during the just concluded Ramadan lecture organized by the Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta Muslim Community, tagged: Islamic solution to the present economic quagmire, held at the Muhammadu Buhari International Conference Centre, Telemedicine Hall, FMC, Idi-Aba Abeokuta on Saturday March 16th, 2024.
Dr Yunus who was the guest lecturer further said that one of the instruments set up to influence and promote ribba are the conventional banks. Muslims have been cautioned to refrain from engaging in collecting ribba as there is no sin which Allah has set forth a war against as it.
He went on to describe taxation as another factor which goes against the tenets of Islam that preach that resources should be taken from the rich and distributed among the poor, a command which Prophet Muhammad say will keep the riches flowing in the society without rich getting poor.
The Medical Director, Professor Musa-Olomu admonished the people present to always put out their best in everything they find doing while delivering the message of Allah. He further added that the ultimate solution is to always go by the teachings of Prophet Muhammed (SAW) and not forgetting to always seek knowledge which he described as power.
The Medical Director while reeling out the achievements of the Muslim community since the inception of his administration noted that the Muslim community within the hospital premises has increased tremendously, important solats such as Taraweeh, Eid-Adha and Eid-Fitri are now being observed within the hospital premises, a practice which is not common in other teaching hospitals or tertiary facilities.
Also, the Head of Clinical Services, Dr Saheed Adediran in his welcome address harped on the need for mankind to always trust and put their hopes in God, adding that God alone has the capacity to direct the affairs of mankind and help with the economic downturn currently facing Nigeria and the world at large.
MEDICAL DIRECTOR, HCS HARP ON FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY AMONG STAFF
The Medical Director, Prof Adewale Musa-Olomu has emphasized the importance of financial transparency and accountability among members of staff.
He made the remarks at the closing ceremony of a two-day In – house Training for Account Officers, Auditors and Procurement Officers, tagged Demystifying Public Sector Financial Management, Rules And Regulations For Effective Performance.
A three-man facilitators for the training were drawn from Administrative Staff College of Nigeria(ASCON) , Badagry.
Expressing delight with the quality of papers delivered at the Programme, the Medical Director reiterated his desire to have the Management Staff and indeed all the members of staff train at ASCON with a view to sharpening their cutting edges in their various chosen disciplines.
Speaking earlier on Tuesday at the opening ceremony of the training, the MD’s representative and Head of Clinical Services, Dr.A.S Adediran described financial transparency as an essential ingredient in the financial world, if accountability must be achieved.
He further stated that financial advice must be strictly adhered to by any organizational heads at various levels to avoid financial embarrassment, noting that the Finance and Account Departments of any Organization knows the “Land Mines” in the finance of any institution.
In her welcome speech, the Head of Finance and Accounts, Mrs J.F Aramide expressed deep appreciation to the Medical Director for enormous support to the three departments in making the training a reality despite all odds.
The Chairman of the Training Programme, Dr.R O. Olusanjo urged the participants to pay utmost attention to the resource persons, whom he described as versatile in their chosen fields.
Papers , covering different aspects of the training were presented by the ASCON Resource Persons, Mr. Olarewaju O. Ladipo,, Mr. Umar Abubakar and Mr. Eniayewu.
The seminar was graced by members of the Hospital Management Committee
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.
FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE IDI-ABA ABEOKUTA HOSTS 105th REGULAR MEETING OF COMMITTEE OF CHIEF MEDICAL DIRECTORS AND MEDICAL DIRECTORS OF FEDERAL TERTIARY HOSPITALS IN NIGERIA
The Federal Medical Centre, Idi-Aba, Abeokuta will be hosting a meeting of the Committee of Chief Medical Directors and Medical Directors of Federal Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria from Wednesday 6th – 10th March, 2024.
The objectives of the quarterly meeting of the Chief Executives of Tertiary Hospitals in Nigeria include the “promotion of activities that are geared towards bringing about positive changes required in making the Federal Tertiary Hospitals more responsive to the health needs of individuals , families and the nation.”
A News Release from the Spokesperson for the hospital, Mr. Segun Orisajo said some of the recently completed projects will be Commissioned during the meeting by the Minister of State for Health, Dr Tunji Alausa.
Dignitaries expected at the event include the Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo while former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR will be Father of the Day among others.
The Chief host and Medical Director of the hospital, Prof.Adewale Musa-Olomu has assured his colleagues of a lasting experience in Abeokuta.
” We are not leaving anything to chances. Adequate security and logistic measures were being taken to ensure a hitch free meeting.
” The forthcoming meeting is definitely going to be a memorable one for all my colleagues who will be in Abeokuta for the historic meeting.
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE/ITINERARY
DAY 1. Wednesday 6th March, 2024
Arrival / Welcome Cocktail (Time : Between 6.00pm & 8.00pm)
Day 2 Thursday 7th March, 2024
Exclusive 105th regular meeting of the CMDs & MDs (From 9.00 am – 3.00pm)
Courtesy visit to Baba Obasanjo
Venue: OOPL
Time: 3.00pm.
Courtesy visit to the Ogun State Governor and hosting of CMDs/ MDs to a DINNER
From: 5:00pm
Day 3 Friday 8th March, 2024
Projects Commissioning by the Hon.Minister of States for Health, Dr.Tunji Alausa
Between 10.00am & 1.30 pm
Continuation of the meeting of CMDs/ MDs from 3.00pm
Visit to HRM, The Alake & Paramount Ruler of Egbaland
Between 4.00pm & 6.00pm ( Yet to be finalized due to Lisabi festival & Kabiyesi’s daily activities)
Day 4 Saturday 9th March 2024
Visit to Olumo Rock from 9.00am
Conclusion of meeting of CMDs / MDs
SUNDAY 1OTH MARCH 2024
DEPARTURE
