Ogundipe Commissions New Histopathology Facility, Refrigerated Morgue at FETHI

The Chief Medical Director of the Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido-Ekiti, Professor Kolawole Ogundipe, has commissioned the hospital's new Histopathology Department building and a 42-chambered refrigerated morgue.

Speaking at the ceremony, Professor Ogundipe congratulated the Anatomy and Histopathology Department, particularly Dr Olagoke Erinomo, immediate past Acting CMD, for the successful realisation of the project. He acknowledged contributions of those who initiated and laid the foundation for the project.

The CMD described the facility as a major development and a first of its kind in the Ekiti environs. He appreciated the Federal Government for funding the project, noting its commissioning aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration.

Earlier, Acting Head of Department, Dr O. J. Adegbamigbe, welcomed the CMD and expressed appreciation for his support.

The Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, Dr Olabisi Adeyemo, congratulated the Acting Head of Department and expressed optimism that the facility would enhance service delivery, training and capacity development.

Similarly, Director of Administration, Mrs Foluso Adelegan, congratulated the CMD on the achievement recorded during his tenure and expressed hope that the facility would be put to effective use.

Those present included Head of Accounts and Finance, Mrs Yinka Adewara; DCMAC Clinical Services, Dr T. Ibrahim; DCMAC Special Duties, Dr A. O. Adewumi; Chief of Staff to the CMD, Dr Kamal Alabi; Deputy Director of Protocol and Head, Information and Corporate Affairs, Mr Isaac Anifowose; MLS Adetokunbo Okunnuga; Mr Mikahil Arogundade; Head of Residency and Training Unit; and Head of Works, Engineer Dayo Dada, among other officials.