Ogun’s 250-Bed Specialist Hospital To Start Operations March 2025 – Abiodun

Handling over the hospital to Viewpoint health management services limited and OAN African Capital Holdings in his office, Abiodun said the hospital would commence partial operations in March next year while full operations would commence by the middle of the year.

The specialist hospital, one of the uncompleted projects of the Ibikunle Amosun administration, is currently about 65 per cent complete and is expected to provide world-class health services to Nigerians when completed.

“This hospital will meet the precise needs of our population. It is scheduled for partial opening in March 2025 and full operations in June 2025,” the governor said.

“We are resolute in our mission to ensure this world-class facility serves the people of Ogun State. Following a rigorous process of months of negotiation, we are excited to finally close the concession partnership for this hospital.

“This hospital facility is an ongoing development in partnership with Viewpoint Health Management Services Limited, which is in partnership with HealthShare South Africa, a very reputable hospital management company. This stands as a testament to our shared commitment to delivering state-of-the-art healthcare to our people.

“Unlike a fixed 250-bed designation, Viewpoint will complete all civil works, reconfigure the facility, provide other required additional equipment, staff, and manage the hospital to ensure it operates in line with global best practices.

“As per the contractual agreement, the completion of this hospital’s physical structure and equipment setup will be managed by Viewpoint Health Management Services Limited, who will also operate the facility for a stipulated period. We will work tirelessly alongside them to provide world-class healthcare for our people.”

The hospital, Governor Abiodun emphasized, would be equipped with advanced facilities and cutting-edge technology for effective healthcare delivery, as well as serve as a referral centre for medical research, training, and innovation.

“This facility will be affiliated with the Abuja Medical Centre of Excellence, managed by King’s College Hospital, and will open in the first quarter of 2025,” he added.

The governor expressed confidence that the facility, when operational, would drastically reduce the amount of foreign exchange spent on medical tourism overseas and lay a foundation for long-term growth in the state and national healthcare sector.