LASUTH produces 137 caregivers
The Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has graduated the second set of students from its Caregiver Academy, reinforcing its commitment to addressing healthcare challenges in Nigeria.
The graduation ceremony, held at the MRC Auditorium of the Hospital, witnessed the graduation of 137 students.
Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, while congratulating the graduates on their achievements, emphasised the essence for establishing the Caregiver Academy, adding “It was a strategic initiative under the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu aimed at strengthening and complementing the healthcare workforce in Lagos”.
The Commissioner, who was represented by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor, Dr. Oluwatoni Adeyemi, noted that amidst the growing shortage of healthcare providers, the government is making efforts to increase the number of caregivers.
The Medical Director of LASUTH, Prof. Fabamwo congratulated the graduates and commended their families for their support, describing the event as another landmark achievement in LASUTH’s history.
Reflecting on the academy’s journey, he said the programme’s popularity had exceeded expectations and that LASUTH had meticulously designed it to ensure excellence, adding “One of its unique attributes was the inclusion of an international certification from John Academy in the United Kingdom, in addition to the LASUTH certificate”.
In her goodwill message, Dr. (Mrs.) Atinuke Onayiga, Chairman of the Lagos State Health Service Commission, described the graduation as a significant milestone for the second set of students, lauding LASUTH’s dedication to empowering caregivers, acknowledging them as the backbone of the healthcare system.
She also commended Prof. Fabamwo for his visionary leadership in establishing multiple training schools within LASUTH, reinforcing its status as Nigeria’s leading tertiary healthcare institution.
