ABUAD–FETHI Inaugurate Consultative Committee to Strengthen Medical Education and Healthcare Delivery

The Federal Teaching Hospital Ido-Ekiti (FETHI) and Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), on Tuesday, 20th May, 2026, inaugurated the ABUAD–FETHI Consultative Committee aimed at strengthening medical education, clinical training, research and healthcare delivery.

Leading the FETHI delegation, the Chief Medical Director of FETHI, Prof. Kolawole Ogundipe, visited ABUAD for the inauguration ceremony, where the Vice Chancellor of ABUAD, Prof. Smaranda Olarinde, warmly received the team on behalf of the Founder, Aare Afe Emmanuel Babalola, the management, staff and students of the institution. She appreciated the CMD for “leaving but not leaving them,” acknowledging his continued commitment and contributions to the institution.

Speaking further, the Vice Chancellor stated that the purpose of the inauguration was to establish and reaffirm a collective commitment to excellence in medical education, clinical training, research and healthcare delivery. According to her, the partnership between ABUAD and FETHI represents a strategic and forward-looking collaboration capable of redefining medical training standards within Nigeria and beyond. She emphasized that no institution can attain its full potential in isolation, which informed ABUAD’s decision to leverage the combined strengths of academic excellence and clinical expertise from experienced clinicians at FETHI.

In his remarks, the CMD of FETHI, Prof. Ogundipe, appreciated the Vice Chancellor for hosting him and his team. He recalled that prior to the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), he had negotiated on behalf of ABUAD with FETHI while serving as the CMD of AMSH, and is now implementing the same agreement on behalf of FETHI.

He stressed the importance of fairness in all human dealings and appreciated individuals who worked tirelessly to restore harmony between both institutions. He also commended the Founder of ABUAD for improving the welfare package of FETHI consultants working with the university.

The CMD encouraged members of the consultative committee to work with open minds and ensure there are no communication gaps between nominated committee members and the managements of both institutions. 

Also speaking, the Deputy Provost, College of Medicine, ABUAD and Consultant Neurologist at FETHI, Prof. Paul Olowoyo, appreciated the university management for the honour and inclusiveness extended to FETHI staff within the institution. He noted that the collaboration has significantly eased the integration of new medical students into the institution without challenges. He also highlighted ongoing projects, including the construction of a 40-bed hostel accommodation for students as well as the review of staff welfare packages.

Prof. Olowoyo reiterated the commitment of FETHI to sustaining a productive collaboration with ABUAD, with the shared vision of producing “safe doctors.”

On behalf of the Founder, Prof. Olarinde formally inaugurated the ABUAD–FETHI Consultative Committee and members from FETH.

The FETHI delegation also included the Acting Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, Dr Adeyemo Olabisi; the Director of Administration, Mrs Foluso Adelegan, represented by Mr Oluwole Dapo; the Head of Finance and Accounts, Mrs Olayisade Yemi (PhD), represented by Mrs Aladetuyi Feyisayo; the Chief of Staff to the CMD, Dr Kamal Alabi; the Head of Information and Corporate Affairs, Mr Adeboyejo Kunle; the Deputy Director of Protocol, Mr Issac Anifowose; the Chief Security Officer, Mr Sola Ogundare and members of the Information and Corporate Affairs team.