The management of FUTA Teaching Hospital, Akure, Ondo State, has refuted the allegations of arbitrary staff removals, demotions, and intimidation levelled against it by the Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), Ondo State Council.

While describing the claims as unfounded and misleading, the management noted that every action taken by the current administration aligns with established frameworks and best practices applicable to all federal teaching hospitals across the country.

With the health workers threatening shutdown after notice of withdrawal of service was given, the management of the teaching hospital, in a statement issued by its Head of Public Relations, Tope Fayehun, reaffirmed its dedication to staff welfare and the delivery of world-class healthcare.

According to Fayehun, FUTATH operational decisions are aimed at optimising service delivery for patients who travel from far and wide seeking quality care, emphasising that the facility operates strictly within transparent and collaborative processes that have been acclaimed by the majority of workers.

The management also denied all allegations levelled against the Chief Medical Director (CMD) and the hospital administration, describing the position of the union as a misrepresentation of the hospital’s governance culture.

The management urged NUAHP executives and members to shelve their planned action and instead engage constructively through ongoing dialogue channels.

It stressed that the union’s cooperation is vital to sustaining the current momentum of progress and the transitioning process while ensuring uninterrupted compassionate care for patients.

The statement read in parts, “Before the ceding of the old hospital to the federal government and the appointment of the current management, the people of Ondo State and beyond would testify that the hospital had struggled, hampered by inefficiencies that fuelled health tourism and compelled residents to seek treatment outside the state.

Notably, the hospital was handed over to the federal government to be restructured so it could be made to function as a federal tertiary medical centre.

“The management, under the direction and backing of the Federal Ministry of Health, has been making deliberate strides to upgrade facilities, enhance coordination, and strengthen regulatory oversight and directly address organisational gaps so as to position the hospital to deliver superior healthcare services to her patients and customers.

“The management of the Futa Teaching Hospital remains open to dialogue and amicable resolution and invites all stakeholders to witness our dedication firsthand. Together, we can build a hospital that stands tall among its peers, nationwide.”