The management of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) Teaching Hospital has said that achieving its mandate as a world-class institution will depend largely on the support and cooperation of stakeholders.

The chief medical director (CMD), Olusegun Ojo, stated this on Tuesday in Akure during the biometric capture exercise for the hospital’s inherited staff.

The exercise was conducted by the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) directorate of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation.

Mr Ojo described the establishment of the teaching hospital as a significant milestone, noting that the process of building a fully functional and globally competitive institution had only just begun.

He said the continued support, understanding and cooperation of stakeholders remained critical to achieving the hospital’s vision of excellence in healthcare delivery, teaching and research.

The CMD explained that management was committed to implementing the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the federal and Ondo State governments to ensure the institution evolved into a full-fledged teaching hospital.

According to him, every policy, programme and investment is being guided by the commitment to establish a sustainable institution capable of meeting international standards in healthcare and medical education.

“A teaching hospital is expected to provide specialised tertiary healthcare services, train medical and allied health professionals, support academic excellence and conduct high-quality research.

“It must also serve as a centre for innovation and the advancement of medical knowledge.

“The hospital must combine outstanding patient care with medical education, research and community service while operating with sound governance, modern infrastructure and highly skilled personnel,” he said.

Mr Ojo said management was deliberately laying a solid foundation through institutional strengthening, infrastructure development, personnel training, academic collaborations and structures that would ensure sustainable growth and excellence.

He added that developing a teaching hospital required sacrifice, expertise, strategic planning and sustained investment, noting that many critical components would require careful implementation and regulatory compliance.

“While some progress will be immediately visible, many critical components require careful implementation and regulatory compliance.

“Thus, the focus ought not merely to be on meeting present seemingly pressing needs but on building a lasting legacy that future generations of Nigerians, and indeed our children and grandchildren, will inherit with pride,” he said.

The CMD said management was aware of concerns raised by some inherited staff members and organised labour unions regarding individuals yet to be captured by the IPPIS system.

He assured affected workers that their concerns were recognised and that appropriate measures were being taken to address complaints through relevant government procedures as quickly as possible.

“Management, therefore, appeals to all affected individuals and stakeholders to remain calm, exercise patience and continue to engage constructively as efforts continue to address outstanding issues.

“Dialogue, mutual understanding and adherence to due process will best serve the interests of both staff and the institution during this important period of transition,” he said.

Mr Ojo also urged members of the public to rely on the hospital’s official communication channels for accurate information and to avoid misinformation that could create unnecessary anxiety or distraction.

(NAN)