No patients brought generators to UCH

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The management of University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, on Sunday, debunked a report circulating that patients brought generating sets to the hospital to receive healthcare due to power challenges.

‘Funmi Adetuyibi, the Public Relations Officer of the institution, stated this on behalf of the Chief Medical Director (CMD), Prof. Jesse Otegbayo, in a statement made available to The Guardian in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

Adetuyibi stated that there was no credibility in the report, adding that it was malicious and mischievous.

According to the PRO, UCH does not operate mini-generators.

The statement read: “The University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, has taken notice of an online report published on Wednesday, 5th February 2025.

“The writer claimed, among other fabricated lies, that patients bring generators to the hospital to provide power to the wards. The hospital management wishes to inform the general public that these allegations are false and unfounded. There is no credibility in that report. The malice and misrepresentation are evident in the several low-capacity generators displayed by the writer. The UCH does not operate these mini-generators.

“Management wishes to reassure the general public that this is a deliberate and malicious misrepresentation of the facts.”

Adetuyibi stated that despite the disconnection by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), the hospital had made concerted efforts to ensure that it delivers on its core mandates of Clinical Services, Research, and Training.

The UCH image-maker said the management was working around the clock to provide alternative and sustainable electricity power to the hospital.

She said: “The UCH management is working around the clock to provide alternative and sustainable electricity to the hospital. Indeed, we have since embarked on a phased approach, including the provision of alternative energy (solar inverters and diesel-powered generators) in critical units such as the wards, accident and emergency, labour ward, and theatres.

“We have continued to engage well-wishers and stakeholders (locally, nationally, and internationally), including our supervising ministry and IBEDC, in a bid to find a long-lasting and sustainable solution to the power challenge. Indeed, many have supported our efforts through their generous donations towards the implementation of these measures.

“We want to use this medium to inform the general public that the said story is untrue, unfounded, and malicious.

“On behalf of the Management, Staff, and Students of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, we appreciate the patience and understanding of our patients, patient relations, and the general public during this trying period.”