File: The newly established Federal University of Technology, Akure Teaching Hospital

The Chief Medical Director of the newly established Federal University of Technology, Akure Teaching Hospital in Ondo State, Prof Olusegun Ojo, has identified inadequate office accommodation for staff and insufficient clinical space as major challenges confronting the institution.

Despite the challenges, Ojo said the Federal Government-owned medical facility was making steady progress, noting that the government had approved a take-off establishment of 1,200 personnel as part of efforts to transform it into a full-fledged federal teaching hospital.

Speaking with journalists in his office on Monday, the CMD said the management would continue to strengthen the institution despite the constraints.

Ojo said, “We still face many challenges. Office accommodation and clinical space remain inadequate, but we must continue settling staff into the federal service and strengthening our systems.