07/08/2026
*FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, EPE MAIDEN STAKEHOLDERS’ MEETING.*
Federal Medical Centre, Epe on Wednesday 22nd July, 2026, held its maiden stakeholders’ meeting in the hospital premises themed: “Making FMC, Epe Work for All: A shared responsibility for building trust, improving service and enhancing patient care”.
The meeting had in attendance various prominent individuals within Epe and its environs. Indigenes, youths, market leaders, religious leaders, security organisations among others were able to share their thoughts, experiences and expectations with the Medical Director and management team of FMC Epe.
The Medical Director of Federal Medical Centre, Epe, Dr. Adeleke Adesola KAKA gave an insightful speech thanking the people of Epe and also extending his gratitude to the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa for his continous support and believe in finding Epe worthy of moving forward. In his speech, he mentioned the achievements so far since inception a year ago, the challenges faced and call for all and sundry to work together with the facility in other to move it forward and also achieve its mission and vision goals.
The guest speaker Mrs Oluwatoyin Anjous-Ademuyiwa (Permanent Secretary OTCI), In her lecture layed emphasis on the fact that FMC, Epe belongs to us all and the success of the facility lies in the hands of the people. She also urged the youths to mobilise themselves towards a greater future and stop waiting for the government to do all. In her words, “We need to start taking responsibility for our actions and stop putting the blame on the government. As the change we all want starts from us all”. She also advised and gave strong warning on any client who attacks medical staff within or outside the hospital premises that the law will take its course on such client ;as medical staff are humans like us and also have their own family.
In an interactive session, attendees shared their expectations and experiences since FMC Epe took over from the erstwhile General Hospital Epe in April 2025. Among the experiences shared were; general increase in price of services, unavailability of bed spaces and the closure of the morgue.
The Medical Director appreciated the people for voicing out as it is a means for the hospital to serve its people better. He however made clarifications on the issue of payment stating that they are still operating on the previous payment plan used by the erstwhile general hospital. He mentioned that Dr. Tunji Alausa specifically asked that our people should not be inconvenienced by an increase in payment plan. He clarified the morgue issue that renovation is going on and it will soon be open for use. He stated that the closure of the morgue was necessary because they had to evacuate over 500 unclaimed co**se for mass burial which were accumulated by the erstwhile General Hospital.
However, he reminded the people that FMC Epe, in just over a year as added more services and innovation and more still to come. The people just need to be patient and work with the management to achieve the aims of the hospital.
The Alayeluwa of Epeland, HRM Oba Kamorudeen Ishola Animashaun commended the Medical Director for his commitment and hard work towards FMC, Epe. He called him a visionary and urged the people to be patient and work with the hospital to move it forward. His Royal Majesty also lay more emphasis and gave a strong warning on any client who attacks any health worker that the law will be taken on such client. He also appeal to the MD to look into the increase in prices of drugs.
The Former Speaker of Lagos State, RT Hon. Adeyemi Sabit Ikuforiji appreciated the Medical Director stating that they heard a lot of rumours when the hospital started operations but later discovered that they were all lies. He however urged the Medical Director to make a list of items needed to move the hospital forward, that he and other prominent political office holders can come up with ways to assist and uplift the hospital. He also commended the Minister for always having the best interest of Epe at heart at all times.
The Executive Chairman of Epe Local government, represented by Mrs Shabi, in her speech commended the Medical Director and his team for their hardwork towards the facility. She pledged her support for FMC Epe stating that she is for the people and also for the progress of Epe community. She however enjoined the people and the youth to work hand in hand with FMC Epe so as to see the goodness it brings forth for the community.
The meeting ended with more clarity, understanding and openness between all stakeholders’ in attendance; “Making FMC Epe Work for All”.
