Adeoyo Hospital, Ibadan Gets New Modern Medical Equipment
By: Mosope Kehinde
The administration of Governor Seyi Makinde has officially handed over different modern medical equipment to the Ring Road State Hospital, Adeoyo, Ibadan.
The presentation ceremony, which took place on May 27, 2025, marked another milestone in the state government’s effort to transform secondary health facilities into centres of medical excellence.
Speaking at the event on behalf of the Governor, the Executive Assistant on Administration, Reverend Idowu Ogedengbe, explained that the equipment donation aligns with Governor Makinde’s vision of upgrading specialist hospitals like Adeoyo to the standard of University Teaching Hospitals.
“In line with His Excellency’s vision to elevate specialist hospitals to meet the standards of institutions like UCH, we are here today to officially hand over 31 different pieces of medical equipment to the management of Ring Road State Hospital, Adeoyo,” Ogedengbe stated.
The procurement was initiated following an earlier assessment of the hospital in preparation for the December 2024 medical outreach by the Christ Compassion to the Rural World (CCRW).
At that time, inadequate facilities prevented the hospital from being used for surgical procedures during the outreach.
Ogedengbe said that Governor Makinde, has however, deemed it expedient to ensure the hospital is adequately equipped for future collaborations with medical partners, corporate organizations, and religious groups.
“These new facilities will not only support such future partnerships but also position Ring Road State Hospital as a centre for surgical excellence and comprehensive medical services for the people of Oyo State,” he added.
Highlighting the hospital’s significance, he cited Africa Research Connect, which noted that “Ring Road State Hospital, Ibadan serves as a pivotal healthcare institution, contributing to various studies that explore critical health challenges, including mental health, geriatric care, and public health concerns.”
While stressing the durability and modernity of the procured items, Ogedengbe also charged the hospital’s management with maintaining the new equipment effectively and ensuring that they’re well put to effective use.
“Let me use this opportunity to appeal to the management and staff of this hospital to please make the best of these equipment by putting in place a good maintenance culture,” He appealed.
The Governor’s aide also called for stronger collaboration between the government and the private sector in developing healthcare infrastructure assuring that the state is always open to strategic partnership and collaborations.
Addressing newsmen shortly after receiving the new equipment, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Hospital, Dr. Oladipupo Aremu, expressed deep appreciation for the Governor’s intervention.
“We sincerely thank His Excellency for this gesture. As Oliver Twist, we will still ask for more. For instance, we have four theatre suits here, and two of them will now be fully functional due to the new equipment received today,” Dr. Aremu told reporters.
He noted the positive impact the equipment would have on service delivery at the hospital but also appealed for the recruitment of more medical personnel to operate the facilities effectively.
“The challenge with healthcare workers is not just peculiar to Oyo State; it’s a global phenomenon. Healthcare professionals are dynamic, once they see better opportunities, they move. We would deeply appreciate the Governor’s help in addressing this,” he said.
Also speaking at the event, Dr. Femi Adesanya, the Director of Medical Services, who represented the Chairman of the State Hospital Management Board, Mogaji Akin Fagbemi, praised the state government’s commitment to healthcare development.
