Dr. Folorunso Alakija Commissions ₦34 Billion Ultra-Modern Research and Training Hospital at UNIOSUN

In a landmark contribution to Nigeria’s healthcare sector, billionaire Dr. Folorunso Alakija has officially commissioned a world-class medical facility at Osun State University (UNIOSUN). Valued at over ₦34 billion, this donation is among the largest private-sector contributions to public healthcare in West Africa.

The hospital, named the Modupe and Folorunso Alakija Medical Research and Training Hospital, marks a pivotal moment for medical education, healthcare delivery, and clinical research in Nigeria.

The Vice-Chancellor and the Osun State Government expressed profound gratitude to Dr. Alakija for her visionary investment. The facility is expected to serve not only as a teaching hospital for future doctors but also as a high-impact research center for infectious diseases and modern clinical trials.

The inauguration of the Modupe and Folorunso Alakija Medical Research and Training Hospital sets a new benchmark for private-public partnerships in Nigeria’s education and health sectors, providing a legacy of innovation that will benefit generations to come.