Business magnate and philanthropist, Sir Kessington Adebukunola Adebutu the Odele Odua of Yoruba land more popularly known as Baba Ijebu,
Business magnate and philanthropist, Sir Kessington Adebukunola Adebutu the Odele Odua of Yoruba land more popularly known as Baba Ijebu, has expanded his business frontiers to the health sector.
Barely three years after he commissioned a research centre at the University of Lagos, for the advancement of scientific theories, concepts and ideas, the soon-to-be 89-year-old has unveiled an ultra-modern hospital which he named DIAMED Centre, coined from the words Diagnostic and Medical.
Located in Lekki area of Lagos, the hospital is equipped with the latest high end hospital gadgets, equipment, drugs for diagnosing ailments and treating them within the highest medical standards. Prior to its unveiling during the week, a dedication service was held within the premises of the hospital.
The service was officiated by clerics from Methodist Church, Nigeria including the Prelate Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence Oliver Aba; the Bishop of Lagos North, Right Rev. Gboyega Ohu; Conference Editor, Methodist Church Nigeria, Very Rev. Olusola Makindipe; Chaplain to the Prelate and Very Rev. Ime Ekpeyong.
His daughter, Dr. Abiola Olorede has already been appointed the Chief Medical Director of the hospital. The standard of the hospital is such that it can compete favourably, side by side with the likes of Duchess International Hospital and Reddington Hospital, both located in Lagos.
