Billionaire Philanthropist Folorunso Alakija Donates N34 Billion State-of-the-Art Hospital to Osun State University
In a landmark act of philanthropy aimed at transforming Nigeria's healthcare and medical education landscape, billionaire businesswoman and Africa's richest woman, Folorunso Alakija, has donated a N34 billion hospital to Osun State University. The facility, named the Modupe and Folorunso Alakija Medical Research and Training Hospital, was officially inaugurated on December 15, 2025, in Osogbo. The ceremony was attended by dignitaries including former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. A Facility Built for the Future The hospital is a pentagon-shaped, state-of-the-art complex designed to serve as a premier teaching and research institution. Key features include: * 250 patient beds for comprehensive care. * Four modern operating theaters equipped for advanced surgical procedures. * Advanced diagnostic imaging, including CT scanners. * Full-scale laboratories to support clinical...