Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has laid the inspiration for the scientific constructing advanced of the Thomas Adewumi University Teaching Hospital (TAUTH), Oko-Irese, in a transfer aimed toward increasing entry to tertiary healthcare and strengthening medical training within the state.
The ceremony, held on Wednesday in Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area, was attended by authorities officers, conventional rulers, lecturers and different stakeholders. The governor was represented by his deputy, Elder Kayode Alabi.
AbdulRazaq described the mission as a big milestone within the improvement of healthcare companies in Kwara South, noting that it was the primary educating hospital within the senatorial district.
He mentioned the initiative, pushed by a partnership between the state authorities and the personal sector, would promote medical training, enhance the well being workforce and enhance entry to high quality healthcare.
“Today marks another milestone as we witness the establishment of the first teaching hospital in Kwara South. This remarkable achievement, conceived and actualised through a strategic partnership with the Kwara State Government through the Kwara State Ministry of Health, will deeply promote medical education, improve human resources in health, and contribute significantly to increasing access to quality healthcare delivery for our people,” he mentioned.
The governor added that finding a tertiary healthcare facility within the southern a part of the state would assist decentralise medical companies and cut back stress on present amenities in different elements of Kwara.
“Having a tertiary healthcare facility in Kwara South is a vital step towards the decentralisation process that reduces the heavy burden on centrally located facilities that are oftentimes challenging to access,” he mentioned.
AbdulRazaq described the mission as greater than the development of a medical facility, saying it represented an funding within the well being and way forward for generations of residents.
“As we lay this foundation today, let us remember that we are building more than just bricks and mortar, we are building a healthier, brighter, and more enduring legacy for generations of Kwarans to come,” he mentioned.
He counseled the founding father of Thomas Adewumi University, Dr Johnson Bamidele Adewumi, in addition to the establishment’s administration and workers, for his or her dedication to the mission.
The governor additionally urged residents of Omu-Aran and neighbouring communities to assist the initiative and keep peace to make sure its profitable supply.
In his remarks, Adewumi mentioned the foundation-laying ceremony mirrored a shared dedication between the college and the state authorities to rework the previous General Hospital right into a full-fledged educating hospital.
He mentioned that for the reason that college took over the ability in April 2025, it had restored the working theatres, procured and upgraded medical gear, reorganised the wards and administrative places of work, and constructed a brand new administrative constructing.
Adewumi expressed appreciation to the state authorities for its assist, describing the partnership as necessary to the event of healthcare and medical training within the space.
Also talking, the Olupo of Ajase-Ipo, Oba Ismail Yahya Alebiosu, counseled Adewumi for what he described as a big contribution to the Igbomina individuals.
He mentioned the educating hospital would enhance entry to medical companies and create employment alternatives for residents.
Those current on the ceremony included the Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly and APC governorship candidate, Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu; Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina El-Imam; former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Shuaib AbdulRaheem; APC Kwara South senatorial candidate, Prince Lekan Adewoye; Oloriewe Raheem Adedoyin; and the Olomu of Omu-Aran, Oba Raheem Adeoti, amongst different authorities officers, conventional rulers and lecturers.
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