AKURE
— The people of the Akure kingdom, which is home to the recently approved Federal University of Technology Teaching Hospital (FUTATH) in Ondo State’s capital, have conveyed their deep gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for establishing a teaching hospital within the university premises.
They likewise expressed gratitude to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group Afenifere, Pa. Reuben Fasoranti, for their contributions towards approving the establishment of a tertiary hospital.
Deji from Akure alongside Pa Reuben Fasoranti
The kingdom governed by the Deji and the leading figure of the Akure kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, along with the Chairman of the Community Central Planning Committee responsible for setting up the hospital, Dr. Olufemi Oyinsan, also expressed gratitude to the Minister of Health, Prof. Muhammadu Ali Pate, for their dedication toward establishing this facility.
On Saturday, during a gratitude visit to Chief Pa Fasoranti’s residence in Akure, members of the community praised President Tinubu, hailing him as a visionary leader.
The kingdom, via CCPC Chairman Dr Olufemi Oyinsan, stated that President Tinubu’s dedication to both the kingdom and the country as a whole will help achieve the long-held aspirations of becoming an economic leader and role model in Africa.
Dr. Oyinsan highlighted that the key factor in setting up the teaching hospital was President Tinubu becoming the nation’s leader, along with the long life bestowed upon Pa Fasoranti by God.
He revealed that all attempts to set up the Teaching Hospital were futile during the preceding governments.
Dr. Oyinsan stated: “The people from Akure have been working on this initiative for roughly twenty years now. This was well before most of us joined in. However, we were blessed with President Tinubu taking office and also our leader, Mr. Fasoranti, was kept safe.”
Today, we gather here to honor God. We extend our gratitude to everyone who has contributed directly or indirectly to establishing the teaching hospital.
Nevertheless, the inhabitants of the kingdom looked to the Federal Government for additional crucial administrative and executive permissions to ensure the swift establishment and seamless operation of the new Teaching Hospital.
Commenting on the development, Pa Fasoranti, showered encomium on President Tinubu and also appreciated those who have been working to see that the teaching hospital came to reality.
Consequently, he urged all young men and women from Akure-speaking regions to strive to ensure that the teaching hospital becomes operational and functions efficiently within his lifetime.
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