TRIBUNE NG
The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has begun the construction of the University Teaching Hospital and College of Medical Sciences to enable the institution to commence awarding degrees in medical programmes.
Turning the sod of the Teaching hospital, the Deji of Akure kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, disclosed that Akure indigenes will contribute financially towards the construction of the structures in the hospital.
The monarch said that the structure would cost N3 billion, saying part of the Teaching Hospital would be solely constructed by sons and daughters of Akure Kingdom to support the university, which he said has made the state proud.
According to him, the architectural design was done free of charge by a renowned Architect and a Senior High Chief of the town, High Chief Femi Bello, who is the Odopetu of Akure Kingdom.
The monarch noted that upon completion of the project, the state would be able to produce healthcare providers that would cater to its increasing population.
Also speaking, the Olu of Ilu-Abo, Oba Olu Falae, said the project will be one of the best in the country when it becomes operational, saying it will serve the increasing population.
He said the establishment of FUTA Teaching hospital in his domain in Ilu-Abo, at a very auspicious time to when Nigeria is experiencing a downturn in the provision of quality healthcare in the country, especially at the primary level.
He said the Teaching Hospital is a welcome development in bridging the gap and donated a store and 100 bags of cement towards the construction of the building, promising that he would continue to support the project and ensure construction work does not stop until it is completed.
He appreciated Oba Aladetoyinbo for making it possible to acquire the 200 hectares to build the structures and facilitate the project.
Oba Falae said: “Today is a red letter day in the life of this community. This is a very grand development in the life of Akure Kingdom brought about by our father who has been the life of the project. He enabled us to acquire 200 hectares to build this structure.
