A philanthropist, Mr Gbadebo Popoola, has donated hospital equipment worth N2 million to Omu-Aran General Hospital in Kwara.
He presented the equipment to some officials of the hospital, led by the Chief Medical Director, Dr Ibrahim Kolawole, at the palace of the Olomu of Omu-Aran, Oba Charles Ibitoye.
Popoola, also the President, Omu-Aran Development Association (ODA), UK chapter, said the gesture was inspired by his long time desire to give back to his community.
He said the donation was also to eliminate some difficulties being encountered by health personnel in the discharge of their civic responsibilities.
“The function of the equipment is basically to make movement of patients around the hospital less stressful, particularly the over-weights or probably those with bone fractures.
“With this equipment in place, it is hoped that such movement of patients around the hospital will be more comfortable and relax both for the patients and health attendants.
“It has been my long time desire to contribute my quota to the overall development of the community and I thank God for making this token a reality,” Popoola said.
He disclosed that the association was already collaborating with its local chapter in the effort to ensure the socio-economic development of the community.
“Part of such collaboration is the plan donation of academic and instructional materials to some secondary students across schools in the community later in the year,’’ he said.
Dr Kolawole, in a remark, thanked the donor for his foresight and promised to inform the appropriate authority of the donation as a mark of appreciation, promising the judicious use of the facility.
Oba Oladele Ibitoye and Mr Bidemi Olawuyi, the Olomu of Omu-Aran and ODA National Secretary, respectively, commended Popoola for his philanthropic gesture and urged other wealthy individuals to emulate the initiative.(NAN)