Close Menu
The Reporters
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Health
  • Features
  • Economy
  • Environment
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Technology
  • Education
  • Sports
  • Tourism
  • Judiciary
  • Judiciary
  • Foreign
  • Agriculture
  • Religion
  • Weather
  • Banking
  • Labour
  • Faith
  • Advertisment
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
  • Home
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Buy Now
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram Pinterest Vimeo
The Reporters
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Crime
  • Health
  • Features
  • Economy
  • Environment
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Technology
  • Education
  • Sports
  • Tourism
  • Judiciary
  • Judiciary
  • Foreign
  • Agriculture
  • Religion
  • Weather
  • Banking
  • Labour
  • Faith
  • Advertisment
Subscribe
The Reporters
Health

FTHL Hosts Inaugural Community Stakeholders Meeting, CMD Refutes Service Cessation Claims

AdminBy AdminFebruary 4, 2025Updated:February 5, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
Spread the love

By Dada Ahmed in Lokoja


Photo credit: Google.

The CMD in my black outfit, flanked by other stakehokders during their group photograph after the meeting.
The CMD explaining some points to Stakeholders during the facility tour of the hospital after the meeting.

In a bid to strengthen healthcare services and foster industrial harmony, the management of the Federal Teaching Hospital (FTH), Lokoja, Kogi State, hosted its first-ever community stakeholders’ meeting on Tuesday.

Our correspondent reports that the gathering aimed to promote open dialogue between hospital management, staff, union leaders, traditional institutions, and members of the local community.

Dr. O.O. Alabi, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of FTH, addressed the meeting and emphasized the importance of collaborative discussions to improve hospital operations.

He said that the meeting provided a platform for stakeholders to offer feedback on the hospital’s services and propose strategies for enhancement.

Dr. Alabi firmly rejected recent media reports claiming the hospital was suspending services.

He reassured attendees: “The Federal Teaching Hospital in Lokoja remains fully operational, with no interruption to any of our services. We have a dedicated team of 228 medical doctors, including 86 consultants, 42 medical officers, and several resident doctors—all committed to our mission.”

The CMD also clarified discrepancies in staffing figures, stating that contrary to reports, the hospital never employed 350 medical doctors as claimed..

He said that while the hospital would not shy away from the fact that some of its medical doctors have gone abroad for greener pastures,it is wrong to say that their departure has led to close down of the services of the health institution, adding that the hospital still employed some medical doctors.

He attributed the false narratives to certain staff members with disciplinary concerns, who, he said were spreading misleading information to the media.

On the issue of IPPIS (Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System), Dr. Alabi acknowledged the ongoing challenges but reassured stakeholders that proper procedures were being followed to address the situation.

He also stated that no staff members were owed salary arrears, although he confirmed that nurses were yet to receive their uniform allowances, adding that efforts to pay allowances to resident doctors were also underway.

Dr. Alabi, who expressed frustration at being labeled a “slave master,” defended his leadership, emphasizing that his administration was committed to the welfare of the hospital staff.

“I am misunderstood,” he said. “My goal is always to ensure the well-being of the staff and the successful operation of the hospital.”

Stakeholders at the meeting agreed that regular dialogue between management and staff was crucial.

Many expressed optimism that these meetings would help resolve conflicts and generate new ideas to further improve healthcare services at the hospital.

They also stressed the hospital’s significance to the public, urging both management and staff to avoid turning internal issues into a “theatre of crisis.”

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to working together for the betterment of the hospital and the larger community.

Visited 103 times, 1 visit(s) today
Previous ArticlePhotospeak: Ban on illegal revenue collection working in Lokoja.
Next Article Let’s work towards cancer free world, expert urges govt, stakehokders
Admin

Related Posts

UN Drugs Day: NDLEA Leads Energetic Walk Against Drug Abuse in Kogi, Urges Rehab for Addicts

June 27, 2025

UN Drugs Day: NDLEA Leads Energetic Walk Against Drug Abuse in Kogi, Urges Rehab for Addicts

June 27, 2025

FULafia, Teaching Hospital Form Committee to Boost Medical Training, Research

June 25, 2025

Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

Recent Posts
  • Hearing Loss Stalls Trial of Ex-REA Finance Director Over Alleged N1.84bn Fraud
  • Kogi, ECN Partners on Clean Kogi Partners with Energy Commission on Clean, Inclusive Power Solutions
  • UNIFEMGA Hails Customs CG Bashir Adeniyi on Historic Election as WCO Chair
  • APC Holds NEC Meeting , July 24 To Elect New National Chairman
  • Regulate Antibiotics to Safeguard Public Health, Don Urges Government
© 2025 The Reporters. Designed by Domo Tech Media .
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Posts
  • Privacy Policy

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.