UNILAG Arts Faculty opens N30m clinic

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The Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, in collaboration with the faculty alumni association and Cityview Hospital Limited, has inaugurated a N30m healthcare facility for students and staff of the faculty.

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The facility, named the “Cityview Hospital Faculty of Arts Clinic,” was commissioned recently on the UNILAG campus, marking the first faculty-based clinic in the university’s history.

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The clinic will serve students and staff of both the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Creative Arts, with supervision from the UNILAG Medical Centre.

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Speaking at the commissioning, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Prof. Akanbi Ilupeju, said the initiative was designed to address recurring health challenges among students, particularly during examination periods.

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He said, “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.”

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The dean added that the facility would help reduce disruptions to academic activities caused by health emergencies.

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National Social Secretary of the UNILAG Alumni Association, Mr Francis Shonubi, described the clinic as a historic milestone for the university community.

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“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,” he said.

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Shonubi explained that the clinic was established to provide timely healthcare services within the academic environment and improve student and staff welfare.

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He said the facility would operate from Monday to Friday, as a full clinic, with a standby doctor and nurse on duty.

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The clinic is expected to provide healthcare and wellness services exclusively to members of the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Creative Arts.

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The Faculty of Arts expressed appreciation to the Chief Medical Director of Cityview Hospital, Dr Mutiu Shittu, and his management team for the support towards the establishment of the faculty clinic.

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