The FUTA Teaching Hospital, Akure has recommitted itself to providing quality health care to Nigerians and all patients brought to the facility.
It also defended itself against allegations levelled against it by the institution’s workers union.
In a statement by its spokeswoman, Mr Tope Fayehin, the hospital’s management pledged:
‘We remain fully committed to the welfare of our staff, the delivery of world-class healthcare, and elevating Futa Teaching Hospital to the customary standards of the leading teaching hospitals in Nigeria and beyond.”
According to the statement: “Futa Teaching Hospital operates strictly within the established frameworks and best practises that are applicable to all Federal Teaching Hospitals across the country.
“Every action taken by the current Management aligns with these standards which are aimed at optimising service delivery for patients who travel from far and wide, seeking quality care.
“We categorically deny all allegations levelled against the Chief Medical Director (CMD) and Management, including claims of arbitrary staff removals, forceful transfers, department scrapping, capricious demotions, inappropriate appointments, intimidation, or oppression.
“These assertions are unfounded, misleading, and do not accurately reflect the collaborative and transparent processes in place and which are acclaimed by the other workers.
“Before the ceding of the old hospital to the Federal Government and the appointment of the current Management, the people of Ondo State and beyond would testify that the hospital had struggled, hampered by inefficiencies that fueled health tourism and compelled residents to seek treatment outside the state.
“Notably, the hospital was handed over to the Federal Government to be restructured so it could be made to function as a Federal tertiary medical Centre.
“The Management, under the direction and backing of the Federal Ministry of Health, has been making deliberate strides to upgrade facilities, enhance coordination, and strengthen regulatory oversight and directly address organizational gaps so as to position the hospital to deliver superior healthcare services to her patients and customers.
“We urge NUAHP Executives and members to shelve their planned industrial action (slated for April 8, 2026) and rather engage constructively with Management through the ongoing dialogue channels.
“Your cooperation is and would continue to be vital to sustaining the current momentum of progress and the transitioning process while ensuring an uninterrupted compassionate care for our patients.
“The Management of the Futa Teaching Hospital remains open to dialogue and amicable resolution and invites all stakeholders to witness our dedication firsthand.
“Together, we can build a hospital that stands tall among her peers, nationwide.”
