The Executive Director of the Centre, Ethicist Dr. Salih Musa Yakubu, made this known during the presentation of awards to the Chief Medical Director of the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH), Dr. Bola Ahmed, and other staff members. The event, held at the KWASUTH Conference Room in Ilorin, celebrated excellence, integrity and ethical compliance within the state’s health system.
LR: Controller of Finance, Hajia Oba Fatimah; Deputy CMAC, Dr Ismail Obalowu; Hospital Secretary, Mr Yusuf Aliyu; Executive Director, Centre for Ethics and Self Value Orientation (CESVO), Ethicist Salih Yakubu; Chief Medical Director, Dr Bola Ahmed; CMAC, Dr Ogunlaja Idowu; HOD Nursing, Mrs Nimota Yusuf; Deputy HOD Nursing, Mrs Oyewole Rachael; the Head of Administration, CESVO, Mr Victor Umaru; and Dr AbdulLateef Aliyu during the presentation of Awards to them by the Executive Director, Centre for Ethics and Self Value Orientation, in recognition of their contribution to quality service delivery at the hospital held at conference room. KWASUTH, Ilorin, yesterday.
Kwara State has again been spotlighted as a national leader in quality healthcare delivery, following commendations from the Centre for Ethics and Self Value Orientation.
The Executive Director of the Centre, Ethicist Dr. Salih Musa Yakubu, made this known during the presentation of awards to the Chief Medical Director of the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH), Dr. Bola Ahmed, and other staff members. The event, held at the KWASUTH Conference Room in Ilorin, celebrated excellence, integrity and ethical compliance within the state’s health system.
In a statement issued and signed by Mallam Kamaldeen Aliagan, Head Corporate Affairs, KWASUTH and made available to journalists stated that:
Dr. Yakubu praised Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s administration for the “unprecedented achievements” recorded across the sector, describing Kwara as a pacesetter in the provision of sound and quality healthcare services. He highlighted the rehabilitation, refurbishment and equipping of Primary Health Care Centres across the 16 local government areas, the upgrading of General Hospitals in the three senatorial districts, and the transformation of the Ilorin General Hospital into a full-fledged teaching hospital as clear testimonies of the state’s commitment.
“These milestones demonstrate the governor’s unwavering dedication to ensuring quality and accessible healthcare delivery for all Kwarans,” he said.
The Centre also revealed that KWASUTH emerged among the top 10 state teaching hospitals in Nigeria that met its Corporate Ethics and Integrity Compliance standards, earning the institution a Gold Medal Award.
In recognition of exemplary leadership, the CMD, Dr. Bola Ahmed, received the Centre’s highest honorary title — Ambassador of Ethics and Conscience (AEC) — alongside an Ethical Conduct and Leadership Compliance Certificate. Several core management staff of the hospital will also receive Letters of Commendation for their professionalism, ethical conduct and outstanding service delivery.
Dr. Yakubu reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to continue supporting the AbdulRazaq administration in its drive to strengthen healthcare delivery across the state.
Responding, Dr. Bola Ahmed dedicated the honours to Governor AbdulRazaq, acknowledging his impactful reforms that have transformed the health sector. He also commended the KWASUTH staff for their dedication, assuring that the hospital remains committed to delivering accessible, compassionate and world-class healthcare services to the people of Kwara and beyond.
The CMD pledged sustained collaboration with the state government to further elevate healthcare standards.
