The Chairman of the Oyo State Hospitals Management Board (OYSHMB), Hon. Adekunle Oladapo Bankole, ESQ., has reaffirmed the Board’s commitment to strengthening healthcare service delivery, improving patient safety, enhancing healthcare infrastructure, and promoting the welfare of medical personnel across state-owned hospitals.
The Chairman made this commitment during an official inspection visit to Jericho Specialist Hospital, Ibadan, where he undertook an extensive tour of the hospital’s facilities and interacted with medical professionals, administrative personnel, and other healthcare workers to assess the institution’s operational capacity, identify existing challenges, and explore practical measures for improving service delivery.
During the visit, Hon. Bankole inspected key clinical and non-clinical units, including the outpatient department (OPD), inpatient wards, emergency and accident services, consulting rooms, treatment rooms, nursing stations, laboratories, pharmacy, diagnostic service areas, maternity and antenatal facilities where applicable, medical records unit, and other essential departments responsible for patient care and hospital administration.
He also engaged members of the hospital’s management team and frontline healthcare professionals in discussions on the availability of essential medical supplies, functionality of medical equipment, maintenance of hospital infrastructure, infection prevention and control, patient management procedures, workforce capacity, and the general working environment.
The inspection provided an opportunity to obtain first-hand information on the hospital’s operational needs and the challenges confronting personnel in the discharge of their professional responsibilities. Particular attention was given to identifying areas requiring administrative intervention, improved resource allocation, and institutional support to enhance clinical outcomes and the overall patient experience.
Speaking during the visit, Hon. Bankole emphasised that effective healthcare administration requires continuous monitoring, direct engagement with healthcare professionals, and a clear understanding of the conditions under which medical services are provided.
Speaking during the visit, Hon. Bankole emphasised that effective healthcare administration requires continuous monitoring, direct engagement with healthcare professionals, and a clear understanding of the conditions under which medical services are provided.
He noted that the Board remains committed to working collaboratively with hospital management and healthcare personnel to address identified challenges, strengthen institutional efficiency, and ensure that patients receive safe, timely, dignified, and quality medical care. According to him, the welfare of healthcare workers is closely connected to the quality of services delivered to patients, making it essential to create an enabling environment in which doctors, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory scientists, physiotherapists, administrative personnel, and other professionals can perform their duties effectively.
According to him, the welfare of healthcare workers is closely connected to the quality of services delivered to patients, making it essential to create an enabling environment in which doctors, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory scientists, physiotherapists, administrative personnel, and other professionals can perform their duties effectively.
Hon. Bankole further stated that the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde recognises healthcare as a critical component of human development and an essential responsibility of government.
He reiterated that protecting lives, improving access to medical services, and strengthening public healthcare institutions remain important considerations in the state’s development agenda.
He added that Jericho Specialist Hospital occupies an important place in the delivery of specialist healthcare services in Oyo State and that sustained attention to its facilities, personnel, and operational requirements is necessary to maintain service standards and improve public confidence in government-owned healthcare institutions.
The Chairman stressed that the Board would continue to engage relevant stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and promote practical, sustainable solutions that support healthcare delivery across the state.
The Chairman stressed that the Board would continue to engage relevant stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and promote practical, sustainable solutions that support healthcare delivery across the state.
He also underscored the importance of accountability, professional ethics, teamwork, and patient-centred care, noting that healthcare institutions must continually strive to improve clinical practices, uphold professional standards, and safeguard the dignity and well-being of every patient.In their response, the principal officers of Jericho Specialist Hospital, led by the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Dr. H. T. Ilori, expressed appreciation to the OYSHMB Chairman for the visit and his direct engagement with the hospital community.
In their response, the principal officers of Jericho Specialist Hospital, led by the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Dr. H. T. Ilori, expressed appreciation to the OYSHMB Chairman for the visit and his direct engagement with the hospital community.
Other members of the hospital’s leadership included the Hospital Administrator, Mrs. C. O. Akanni, and the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Mrs. M. S. F. Raji, alongside other members of the management team and healthcare personnel.
The hospital’s management commended the Chairman for taking the time to assess the institution’s operations and listen to the concerns of its workforce. They also acknowledged the support provided by Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration towards the development of the state’s healthcare sector since the commencement of his administration.
The principal officers expressed optimism that sustained collaboration between the Hospitals Management Board, the hospital’s management, and the state government would further strengthen healthcare infrastructure, improve working conditions, and enhance the quality of services available to patients.
The visit was accompanied by senior officials of the Oyo State Hospitals Management Board, including the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Anifat Ibraheem; Director of Pharmaceutical Services, Pharm. Dr. AbdulGaniyu Adedayo; Director of Hospital Administration, Mr. Stephen Olatunde; Director of Administration and Supplies, Mr. Timothy Adebayo; Director of Finance and Accounts, Mr. John Olawoyin; and Director of Physiotherapy, Mrs. Lydia Okunade.
Their participation underscored the Board’s multidisciplinary approach to hospital administration, with attention to pharmaceutical services, clinical support, human resources, financial management, infrastructure, and the efficient coordination of healthcare operations.
The inspection forms part of the broader responsibility of the Oyo State Hospitals Management Board to monitor the performance of state-owned hospitals, identify operational gaps, strengthen administrative processes, and promote continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.
The inspection forms part of the broader responsibility of the Oyo State Hospitals Management Board to monitor the performance of state-owned hospitals, identify operational gaps, strengthen administrative processes, and promote continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.
The Board reiterated its commitment to supporting healthcare institutions through effective supervision, constructive engagement, and collaboration with relevant stakeholders, with the ultimate objective of improving patient outcomes and ensuring that the people of Oyo State have access to safe, efficient, and quality healthcare services.
