R-Jolad has announced a 100 percent equity stake in Princess Medical Centre, as it charts a bold new path into Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Funsho Oladipo, founder and managing director of R-Jolad, stated that the partnership represents the company’s commitment to establishing a national healthcare network that serves Nigerians wherever they are.
“This collaboration signals not only R-Jolad’s ambition to expand its reach and impact, but also a promising shift for the broader healthcare ecosystem, demonstrating that private, sustainable, and patient-focused investments can bridge infrastructural gaps, strengthen workforce stability, and set a new standard for accessible, quality healthcare in Nigeria,” Oladipo said.
Established in 1982, the Lagos-based private healthcare leverages teamwork, innovation, and data-driven excellence to fulfill its mission of building healthier communities. “Princess Medical Centre shares our values of patient-centred care, empathy, and operational excellence, and together, we are poised to raise the standard of care in Rivers State and beyond,” Oladipo said.
Princess Medical Centre, a leading multi-specialist hospital, is combining its clinical expertise and community focus with R-Jolad’s scalable systems and over 40-year legacy. Emi Membere-Otaji, founder and chairman of Princess Medical Centre, believes the partnership with R-Jolad will open new possibilities for patients and communities around.
“We are eager to deepen our collaboration with all stakeholders, especially patients and regulators, to advance the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality healthcare driven by stronger processes and greater transparency, not only at Princess Medical Centre, but across Nigeria’s broader healthcare industry,” Membere-Otaji said.
Together, R-Jolad Hospital and Princess Medical Centre hope to shape a new model for private healthcare delivery in Nigeria, one grounded in excellence, accessibility, medical research, and impact. The integration begins immediately, with both institutions collaborating to align clinical and digital systems, ensuring a seamless transition for patients and staff.
Princess Medical Centre is a 60-bed multi-specialist hospital located in Port Harcourt, serving residents of the city and its surrounding communities across various socioeconomic strata.
Equipped with 4 operating theatres, ICU, Dialysis unit, audiometry, physiotherapy, and a fully automated laboratory, the hospital has been delivering high-quality, patient-centred care for almost four decades. The organisation is driven by its vision to be a place of true medical excellence.
The hospital offers a wide range of specialty services, including general surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, internal medicine, paediatrics, and orthopaedics, while also offering services in assisted reproduction and emergency care.