Dike Onwuamaeze
In a significant display of corporate social responsibility(CSR), Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has committed N100 million in the renovation of the Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital Yaba, Lagos State.
The renovation included female and male wards, as well as offices for medical personnel and a recreation area for the patients.
The initiative, which is part of the company’s corporate social investment (CSI) programme, is aimed to enhance patients’ living conditions at the renowned psychiatric facility.The management of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers announced the completion of the project during a hand-over event that was held in Lagos yesterday at the premises of the psychiatric hospital.
The comprehensive renovation project totalling N100 million included the installation of hospital beds, air conditioners, fans, refurbished kitchens with refrigerators and cooker units; toilet seats with sinks and soap dispenser units; bathroom stalls with showers and water heaters; load cables, refurbished nurses’ stations with swivel staff chairs, tables, cabinet racks; air conditioners, sinks with soap dispenser units; water tanks with a pumping machine unit, and bedside lockers for hundreds of patients who visit these wards annually.
“Two 40-inch LED LG TV were also provided and installed to entertain patients during their rest periods.”
During the hand-over ceremony, the Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, Mr. Olumide Oyetan, reiterated the company’s commitment to community development and improving the lives of others.
He said: “One of our three CSI pillars is health because as an organisation that is committed to the long-term sustainability of Nigerians, we believe that investments in health must be frequent and sustained.
“Understanding the pain of persons dealing with mental health challenges in our country, we embraced this opportunity to support the hospital management in creating an enabling environment that will enhance care and speed up recorvery of the patients experiencing this challenge.”
Also the Executive Director of Business Development at Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, Ms. Nike Bajomo, expressed gratitude to all partners and stakeholders who contributed to the project’s success.
Bajomo said: “Today is very emotional for us as it marks the realisation of this dream that we pictured several months ago when we first embarked on this project.
“Our sincere thanks goes to each and everyone who supported us on this journey, including our managment team who bought into the vision; the hospital management who guided the execution; the team who did the ground work; and of course all our partners here today to share this moment. We look forward to the thousands who will be cared for in this hospital in the coming years, and commit to doing more to support the wellness of Nigerians, because Nigeria is our home and we drive her growth.”
In his response, the CMD of Federal Neuro Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Dr. Olugbenga Owoeye, expressed appreciation to the management of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers for identifying with the hospital and executing the project.
Owoeye said: “On behalf of the staff and management of this noble mental health institution, I will like to express my profound appreciation and gratitude to the management and staff of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers for the renovation of Female Ward 3 and Male Ward 3, which consist of 40 beds each.”
