UCH CMD Prof. Jesse Abiodun Otegbayo Honoured with Labour-Friendly Leadership Award
The Chief Medical Director of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Professor Jesse Abiodun Otegbayo, has been honoured by the National Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), Oyo State Council, with a prestigious award for his labour-friendly leadership.
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The Chief Medical Director of the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Professor Jesse Abiodun Otegbayo, has been honoured by the National Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), Oyo State Council, with a prestigious award for his labour-friendly leadership.
The recognition was presented during the Union’s 2025 Third Quarter National Administrative and Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the Oyo State House of Chiefs and House of Assembly Complex, Oyo State Secretariat.
According to NUAHP, the award celebrates Professor Otegbayo’s unwavering dedication to promoting staff welfare and fostering a supportive work environment across the institution.
Receiving the award, the CMD expressed profound gratitude, describing the honour as a testament to the value of collaboration between leadership and labour. In his words:
"This honour is not just a personal recognition, but also a testament to what can be achieved when leadership and labour share a common vision rooted in mutual respect, trust, and the commitment to excellence. When I assumed office as Chief Medical Director of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, I was very conscious of the delicate balance between institutional goals and the welfare of our workforce. Over time, I have come to realize that no institution can rise above the dedication, wellbeing, and motivation of its workers. As the saying goes, ‘a happy workforce is a productive workforce.’"
He further added that the award underscores “the power of dialogue over discord, collaboration over confrontation, and understanding over suspicion.” Professor Otegbayo also commended NUAHP for recognising the strides made in strengthening harmonious labour relations at UCH.
The event was attended by union leaders, executives, and stakeholders who applauded the CMD’s exemplary leadership style, which has fostered industrial peace and enhanced productivity within the health institution.
