05/08/2026
'We Want to Get Better and Be Accountable,' CMD Tells Staff During Facility Tour
The Chief Medical Director (CMD), Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti (FETHI), Prof. Kolawole Ogundipe, has commended members of staff for their commitment to quality service delivery while calling for greater cooperation in the collective effort to improve the hospital and strengthen accountability across all departments.
Prof. Ogundipe made the call on Wednesday during a comprehensive inspection tour of the hospital's facilities alongside members of the management team. He urged end-users of hospital equipment to demonstrate greater professionalism and diligence in handling government properties, stressing that equipment not in use should always be switched off and unplugged, while water taps should be properly closed to prevent wastage.
During the tour, the management team visited various wards, clinics and service units, where a wide range of challenges including electrical, mechanical, biomedical, clinical and medical issues were identified. The Chief Medical Director assured staff that the observed deficiencies would be addressed in phases to further enhance service delivery.
Speaking during the exercise, the Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee (Clinical Services), Dr. T. Ibrahim, explained that he had earlier conducted an assessment of the hospital's facilities and considered it necessary for the Chief Executive Officer to personally inspect the identified areas in order to make informed decisions on the next line of action toward sustaining the hospital's high standards of healthcare delivery.
The CMD also emphasized the need for a comprehensive inventory of equipment by the Procurement Department and the Central Store to strengthen accountability and ensure proper asset management. Requests for additional medical equipment across the wards and clinics were equally documented for urgent procurement.
In a bid to improve patients' comfort and overall hospital experience, Prof. Ogundipe informed officer in charge of the children's ward that Television set, new beds and cots, bed side lockers among others had already been procured and were available at the hospital's Central Store. He directed that the items be distributed without delay to the designated wards while encouraging staff to identify other areas where such interventions may be required.
Furthermore, the Directorate of Administration and the Works and Services Department were directed to designate a proper junk yard for the safe disposal of damaged and condemned medical equipment, office furniture and other unserviceable items in line with best facility management practices.
The Chief Medical Director was accompanied on the inspection by the Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC), Dr. Olabisi Adeyemo; the Deputy CMAC (Clinical Services), Dr. T. Ibrahim; the Deputy CMAC (Special Duties), Dr. O. A. Adewumi; the Chief of Staff to the CMD, Dr. Kamal Alabi; the Deputy Director of Administration (General Admin), Mr. Abayomi Adeakin; the Deputy Director of Protocol and Head of the Information and Corporate Affairs Department, Mr. Isaac Anifowose; the Head of Works and Services, Engr. Adedayo Dada; the Head of Procurement, Mr Seyi Olatimehin; the Head of Administrative Staff (CMD's Office), Mr. Babatope Ajimati; and other members of staff.
Information/Corporate Affairs Department,
FETHI
5th August, 2026.