Foundation, Sanwo-Olu donate funds to paediatric surgical patients in general hospitals
By Kemi Akintokun
Orunsii Welcare Foundation, in collaboration with the Office of the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, donated funds to three general hospitals for paediatric surgical support.
The donations were made at the General Hospital Odan, Lagos; Randle General Hospital, Surulere and the Alimosho General Hospital in Igando.
The Project Coordinator of Orunsii, Dr Olumide Sojinrin, said the donation is targeted toward meeting the health needs of vulnerable children whose parents can’t afford to pay for surgical procedures.
Sojinrin, also the Medical Director of Randle General Hospital, commended Sanwo-Olu for supporting the foundation to impact the lives of little children who are the most vulnerable in society.
According to him, the intervention will not be a one-off thing.
“Since we started this foundation, we’ve been doing certain things to support communities, and one of the things we noticed was that some parents find it difficult to pay for their children’s surgery
“To support these people, we came together and tried to raise funds and identify certain hospitals where they provide these services.
“So that those who truly need this support will get it through this seed fund donated.
“We are grateful to the wife of the Governor for her immense support to the organisation and for always being passionate about the well-being of children,” Sojinrin said.
He said the foundation, initiated in 2021, focused on mental health, care for the elderly, environmental health promotion and support for children who require paediatric surgery to live a normal life.
Also speaking, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, commended the foundation for evolving an initiative that supports the most vulnerable members of society during their most challenging moments.
Sanwo-Olu noted that Orunsii’s vision aligned with hers and that of the state government.
“I must acknowledge the strong partnership between my office and the Orunsii Welcare Foundation, built on a shared commitment to the health, welfare, and future of every Lagosian, especially vulnerable children, youths, and the elderly.
“The Foundation has once again demonstrated this commitment by leveraging the 2025 Pediatric Surgical Care Initiative to bring healing and relief to patients here at General Hospital, Odan, as well as in health facilities in Alimosho and Surulere.
“We must all continue to advocate for a compassionate healthcare system and a society led by kindness and care,” Sanwo-Olu said.
Dr Aduke Mofe, the Medical Director of General Hospital, Odan, Lagos, applauded the foundation for the laudable initiative to support paediatric surgical patients who are unable to foot their medical bills
Mofe, represented by Dr Akinyele Akinlade, the Deputy Medical Director, said the hospital, which is the oldest hospital in the country, will use the funds judiciously to bring succour to vulnerable paediatric surgical patients.
The Medical Director of Alimosho General Hospital, Dr Ayodapo Soyinka, commended the foundation and Sanwo-Olu for assisting paediatric surgical patients.
“Oftentimes, we have a lot of patients who can’t afford to pay for surgery, especially parents of children in need of paediatric surgery.
“Having a fund like this will go a long way for such children to undergo the needed surgery to live a meaningful and healthy life as they grow,” he said. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Oluwafunke Ishola
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