Renowned Nigerian businesswoman and philanthropist Folorunso Alakija has once again demonstrated her commitment to healthcare development and medical education in Nigeria with the donation of a ₦34 billion Medical Research and Training Hospital to Osun State University (UNIOSUN).
The world-class facility, officially named the Modupe and Folorunso Alakija Medical Research and Training Hospital, was commissioned today by former Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, alongside government officials, university administrators, and healthcare stakeholders.
A Landmark Healthcare Investment
Designed to significantly strengthen healthcare delivery, medical research, and clinical training in Nigeria, the hospital stands as one of the most comprehensive university-based medical facilities in the country.
The hospital features:
- 250 admission beds
- 20 clinical departments and 5 non-clinical departments
- A fully equipped community health unit
- Maternity and neonatal care services
- Advanced research and diagnostic laboratories
- Four state-of-the-art operating theatres
- Cutting-edge diagnostic imaging facilities, including CT scan, MRI, ultrasound, and X-ray
- Radiotherapy suites
- 16 Intensive Care Units (ICUs)
- A specialized ophthalmology unit
These facilities are designed to support both patient care and medical research, while also providing a robust training environment for medical students, resident doctors, and healthcare professionals.
Strengthening Medical Education and Research
As Chancellor of Osun State University, Alakija’s investment underscores her long-standing vision of advancing quality medical education and healthcare infrastructure in Nigeria. The hospital is expected to enhance clinical exposure for students, attract medical researchers, and reduce the need for Nigerians to seek advanced medical treatment abroad.
A Lasting Legacy
The commissioning of the Modupe and Folorunso Alakija Medical Research and Training Hospital marks a major milestone in public-private collaboration within Nigeria’s healthcare sector. It reflects how strategic philanthropy can address critical gaps in healthcare access while fostering innovation, research, and professional excellence.
With this landmark donation, Folorunso Alakija continues to set a powerful example of how private sector leadership can contribute meaningfully to national development and the well-being of future generations.
📌References
- Former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, and other dignitaries commissioned the ₦34 billion Modupe and Folorunso Alakija Medical Research and Training Hospital at Osun State University, donated by Folorunso Alakija. The Nation Newspaper
- The hospital is a 250-bed facility donated by philanthropist and UNIOSUN Chancellor Dr. Folorunso Alakija, aimed at boosting medical education, research, and healthcare delivery. Punch Newspapers
📌 Handover & Purpose
- Folorunso Alakija formally handed over the state-of-the-art medical research and training hospital to Osun State University management at a ceremony in Lagos, highlighting its role in strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare and medical training infrastructure. Punch Newspapers
- The handover event emphasized the facility’s world-class equipment and its expected positive impact on clinical training, research, and healthcare services in the university community and beyond. Punch New
