As part of ongoing efforts to improve tertiary healthcare across the country, the Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has commissioned five major infrastructure projects at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta.
The projects, executed under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, are designed to enhance service delivery, improve population health outcomes and, working conditions.
FG Commissions 5 Projects in Abeokuta to Strengthen Healthcare
Speaking at the event, the Executive Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, emphasized the importance of collaboration.
He emphasized that the infrastructure upgrades will address long-standing challenges such as bed space shortages and staff welfare deficits.
He also revealed that in two years, the Federal Government has established 12 new tertiary health institutions and recruited over 15,000 health workers in 61 hospitals.
“The goal is clear, to reverse medical tourism, retain top talent, and deliver excellent care at home,” he noted, while commending FMC management Abeokuta for initiating staff transportation schemes and other welfare programs.
He lauded Prof. Musa-Olomu, the outgoing Chief Medical Director (CMD), for his transformative leadership and, reaffirmed the federal government’s plan to revitalize primary healthcare centres through a nationwide upgrade scheme by providing at least 2 functional level 2 PHC per ward by 2027; supported by reforms in the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund.
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Speaking, Prof. Musa-Olomu the CMD FMC Abeokuta reflected on the transformational journey of the facility under his stewardship since July 2017.
“This site was once a football pitch. Today, it houses an international conference centre and other facilities that rival top hospitals,” he said.
Prof. Olomu listed major achievements, including the President Muhammadu Buhari International Conference Centre, 20-bed ICU, telemedicine infrastructure, and several administrative and clinical buildings, marking this as the fourth commissioning under his leadership.
He announced that the newly inaugurated buildings have been named after key figures:
Governor Dapo Abiodun – Works and Maintenance Department
Former Governor Olusegun Osoba – Consultant Office Complex
Dr. Ade Abolurin – Laundry Facility
He thanked the board, staff, and federal authorities for their support, describing the projects as “legacy achievements.”
Dr. Dayo Israel, Chairman Board of Hospital Management FMC Abeokuta, commended both the Federal and State Governments for their commitment to quality healthcare.
The Chairman revealed that the hospital is planning new projects including an Accident and Emergency Unit, General Outpatient Department and, MegaLab – positioning FMC Abeokuta to serve workers from industrial giants like Nestlé and Dangote in Ogun State.
“With these projects, FMC Abeokuta is well on its way to becoming a centre of excellence,” he said.
The event not only marked the commissioning of health infrastructure but also underscored a renewed synergy between federal and state actors to transform healthcare delivery.
As Nigeria commemorates two years under President Tinubu’s leadership; FMC Abeokuta stands as a shining example of progress delivering hope, dignity, and care to patients.