As part of his ongoing commitment to improving healthcare in Nigeria, the Chairman of Rite Foods Limited, Asiwaju Adegunwa, has made a significant donation of N2 billion to establish a state-of-the-art Trauma Centre at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH).
The new Trauma Centre is set to enhance the hospital’s capacity to provide urgent medical care, particularly for patients with severe injuries, accidents, and emergency conditions. This generous donation is aimed at improving healthcare infrastructure in Ogun State and beyond, helping to address the growing demand for critical care services in the region.
At the official unveiling, Asiwaju Adegunwa expressed his dedication to making a meaningful impact on the healthcare system, emphasizing the importance of providing quality medical services to underserved communities. He noted, “This donation is an expression of our commitment to the well-being of the people in Ogun State and Nigeria as a whole. We believe that access to top-notch healthcare is fundamental to the development of any society, and we are proud to contribute to the growth of medical facilities that will save lives and improve the health outcomes of many.”
The Trauma Centre, equipped with advanced medical technology and staffed by highly trained healthcare professionals, will provide specialized services for accident victims, trauma patients, and those requiring emergency surgical interventions. It will also support the hospital’s existing services, offering a comprehensive approach to trauma and emergency care.
The Vice-Chancellor of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Professor Abayomi Arigbabu, alongside the hospital’s management, expressed immense gratitude for the donation. “We are deeply thankful to Asiwaju Adegunwa for this transformative gift. The establishment of this Trauma Centre will revolutionize the care we provide to our patients and will certainly save countless lives in Ogun State and beyond,” said Professor Arigbabu.
Asiwaju Adegunwa’s philanthropic gesture is in line with Rite Foods’ broader Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategy, which focuses on giving back to communities and contributing to the nation’s socio-economic development. This donation is expected to be a game-changer for the hospital and the people it serves, providing them with enhanced medical care and increasing the overall healthcare capacity of the region.
Rite Foods Limited, known for its innovative range of food and beverage products, continues to demonstrate its dedication to corporate social responsibility, with initiatives aimed at improving the lives of Nigerians across various sectors.
