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UNILAG Arts Faculty opens N30m clinic for students and staff

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Faculty of Arts at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has opened a new N30 million healthcare facility for students and staff.
  • This faculty-based clinic, named the "Cityview Hospital Faculty of Arts Clinic," is the first of its kind at UNILAG.
  • The initiative aims to address health challenges, reduce disruptions to academic activities, and improve welfare within the faculty.

The Faculty of Arts at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has inaugurated a new N30 million healthcare facility, marking a significant step in providing accessible medical care to its students and staff. The "Cityview Hospital Faculty of Arts Clinic" was established through a collaboration between the faculty, the UNILAG Alumni Association, and Cityview Hospital Limited.

Commissioned recently on the UNILAG campus, this faculty-based clinic is a first for the university. It is designed to serve members of both the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Creative Arts, operating under the supervision of the UNILAG Medical Centre. The initiative aims to tackle recurring health issues, particularly those that arise during examination periods, and ensure timely medical attention for both academic and non-academic personnel.

This project is a major step towards addressing health challenges faced by students, particularly during examination periods, while also ensuring accessible medical care for academic and non-academic staff.

— Prof. Akanbi IlupejuDean of the Faculty of Arts, UNILAG, explaining the purpose of the new clinic.

Prof. Akanbi Ilupeju, Dean of the Faculty of Arts, stated that the clinic represents a major stride in addressing student health challenges and ensuring accessible care. He added that the facility is expected to minimize disruptions to academic activities caused by health emergencies. The clinic will operate Monday to Friday, with a doctor and nurse on duty to provide healthcare and wellness services exclusively to faculty members.

Mr. Francis Shonubi, National Social Secretary of the UNILAG Alumni Association, hailed the clinic as a historic milestone. He emphasized that the facility was created to deliver prompt healthcare services within the academic environment and enhance student and staff welfare. The Faculty of Arts extended its gratitude to Dr. Mutiu Shittu, Chief Medical Director of Cityview Hospital, and his management team for their support in establishing the clinic.

Today is a historic moment for all of us as we gather for the official grand opening of the Cityview Hospital Faculty of Arts Clinic, the first of its kind in the University of Lagos.

— Mr Francis ShonubiNational Social Secretary of the UNILAG Alumni Association, highlighting the significance of the new facility.
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