UITH Lauds Yusuf Ali Over Trauma Centre Donation

By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal

The Management of the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) on Wednesday praised and commended Mallam Yusuf Olaolu-Ali (SAN) for donating and equipping the Yusuf Ali Trauma Care Centre to the hospital.

Prof. Abdullahi Dasilva, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of UITH gave the commendation in Ilorin during the 10th Year Anniversary of the Trauma centre.

He stated that the establishment of the Centre has ensured that about 70 percent of trauma victims that visit the unit receive treatment and get well.

Dasilva, who was represented at the programme by Prof Louis Odeiga, the Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC) of UITH, explained that the trauma center provide specialized medical services and resources to patients suffering from traumatic injuries.

According to him, the centre offers appropriate treatment by the trained staffs and nurses and has helped to reduce the likelihood of death or permanent disability.

The CMD extolled Olaolu as a philanthropist, adding that the donor understands the plight of the society and their needs.

He also commended the staffs and team that are working in the centre to save lives of patient and enjoined them to continue with the seflesss humanitarian acts.

Dasilva appreciated the maintenance culture of the unit, saying that equipment are still functioning, and that the hospital had taken complete ownership of the donation.

“We appeal to other well meaning Nigerians to add more to the centre. We know that government alone cannot do everything, we must support and give back to the society. This will ensure progress for the country, ” he said.

In his reaction, Malam Yusuf Olaolu, (SAN), the donor of the trauma centre, explained that it is a thing of joy to give back to the society.

He explained that the purpose for which the centre was established has been achieved as it is saving countless lives of people.

Olaolu who was represented by Barr. Susan Akangbe, a Seniour Associate, Yusuf Ali and Co., expressed happiness that the facility and equipment are in top functioning order and well maintained.

The philanthropist also commended the staffs and nurses who work tirelessly to save lives of people at the centre. (NAN)
Edited by Felix Ajide
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