The Management of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife, alongside members of the OAUTHC@50 Anniversary Steering Committee, on Friday 6th November, 2026, visited the Muslim Community of the hospital for a special thanksgiving service as part of activities marking the institution’s 50th anniversary.
The visit provided an opportunity for the hospital’s Management and the Anniversary Committee to join members of the Muslim Community in expressing gratitude to Almighty Allah for His grace, guidance and faithfulness throughout the institution’s five decades of service to humanity.
Speaking during the visit, the Chief Medical Director, Prof. John Okeniyi, expressed appreciation to the Muslim Community for its support and participation in the anniversary celebrations. He acknowledged the importance of prayers and spiritual support in the growth and continued progress of the institution, while appreciating the community for being part of the hospital’s 50-year journey.
Also speaking, the Chairperson of the OAUTHC@50 Anniversary Committee Prof. Macellina Ijadunola, appreciated the Muslim Community for its contributions to the anniversary activities and for joining the institution in celebrating the milestone. She reiterated the importance of collective participation and unity in making the golden jubilee celebration a memorable occasion.
In his response, the Chairman of the OAUTHC Muslim Community, Dr. Ismail Waheed, welcomed the Management and the Anniversary Committee, expressing appreciation for the visit. He also acknowledged the significance of the golden jubilee celebration and offered prayers for the continued growth, unity and success of the hospital.
Following the thanksgiving service at the mosque, the delegation proceeded to the Hospital’s Small Auditorium for the final phase of the OAUTHC@50 raffle draw, where several lucky participants emerged as winners of various gift items.
The highlight of the draw was the emergence of Ridwan Ishola, who won the grand prize of an electric bike, alongside other winners who went home with different raffle draw prizes.
The raffle draw brought excitement and enthusiasm to the anniversary celebration, providing a memorable conclusion to the series of activities organised to commemorate the institution’s 50 years of dedicated service in healthcare delivery, medical education and research.
Photo Credit: Idris Adediran ANIPR & Umar Balogun