The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has expressed his concern over inadequate personnel and the state of facilities at the University College Hospital, Ibadan.
Ladoja made the observation while receiving, on a courtesy visit the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele and the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhamma Ali Pate at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo, Ibadan on Tuesday.
He, therefore, called for the urgent intervention of the Federal Government and its relevant agencies at restoring its glory to the world-class standard.
Ladoja submitted that the foremost health institution has become a consulting clinic as most of his personnel have left in search of greener pastures abroad.
“I am worried about the present precarious situation of the health facilities in the University Teaching Hospital, which has lost its old glory.
“Apart from shortage of health facilities, there is also acute shortage of medical personnel.
He added that urgent action must be taken to arrest the situation, however, “I commend the efforts of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu for bringing back the lost glory of the hospital.”
Earlier in their remarks to the two Ministers appreciated the warm reception accorded them and the members of their entourage during their visit to Olubadan palace.
They disclosed that they were in Ibadan to commission the newly built world class diagnostic center in the UCH, Ibadan.
They assured the monarch that all his requests will be noted for the attention of the Federal Government in due course.
Present at Courtesy Visit Ceremony were Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba (Dr) Kolawole Adegbola, the Osi Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Abiodun Kola Daisi, Osi Balogun of Ibadanland Oba Dauda Abiodun Azees, Asipa Olubadan of Ibadanland Oba Salawudeen Amidu Ajibade ,Aare egbe Omo of Ibadanland,Chief Abiola Iyiola , Professor Abiodun Otegbayi who is the UCH Medical Director among others