UNILAG, Alumni Association Partner To Unveil State-of-the-art Dental Clinic

The Faculty of Medication (CMUL) Dental Alumni Affiliation has partnered with College of Lagos (UNILAG) to unveil a cutting-edge Dental Clinic on the Medical Centre on the Akoka campus.

The event has heralded a brand new period of collaboration that enhances dental schooling and neighborhood healthcare. Powered by the imaginative and prescient and generosity of the CMUL Dental Alumni Affiliation in partnership with CMUL, the ability stands as a daring assertion of UNILAG’s dedication to innovation, service, and educational excellence.

The deputy vice-chancellor (Tutorial & Analysis), Professor Bolanle Oboh, who represented the vice-chancellor on the occasion, lauded the CMUL Dental Alumni Affiliation for its imaginative and prescient and generosity. She described the brand new clinic as a well timed and strategic funding that might not solely profit dental college students and college but additionally considerably enhance entry to high quality oral healthcare for the Lagos neighborhood. “This clinic represents our collective resolve to shut the hole between information and influence,” she mentioned.

Dean of the School of Dental Sciences, Professor Olalekan Gbotolorun additionally echoed this sentiment in his remarks. He expressed deep appreciation to the Alumni Affiliation, notably its President, Professor Azeez Butali, whose management and drive have been instrumental in realizing the mission. “This facility is greater than only a clinic – it’s a image of what’s doable once we unite round a shared goal,” Gbotolorun said.

President of the CMUL Dental Alumni Affiliation, Professor Azeez Butali, emphasised the Affiliation’s broader imaginative and prescient of elevating 5 billion naira over 5 years to assist dental infrastructure and innovation.

“We consider that the power of a nation’s healthcare system lies in its dedication to coaching, analysis, and accessible care. This clinic is just the start,” he affirmed, drawing applause from the viewers.

The spotlight of the occasion was the ribbon-cutting ceremony, collectively carried out by Professors Oboh and Butali, signaling the official opening of the Dental Clinic. This was adopted by a guided tour of the ability which is a fully-equipped, cutting-edge house prepared for tutorial and public well being features. From routine procedures to superior dental remedies, the clinic is designed to ship world-class companies.

The clinic stands as a beacon of hope, providing hands-on coaching alternatives for college kids, important expertise for budding professionals, and much-needed dental companies to the broader neighborhood. Its institution embodies the spirit of progress, partnership, and people-focused innovation.

The inauguration ceremony drew a formidable gathering of dignitaries, college officers, alumni, and dental professionals. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration Companies), Prof. Lucian Chukwu; Registrar, Mrs. Victoria Wickliffe; the College Librarain, Professor Olatokunbo Okiki and Deputy Provost of CMUL, Professor Daniel Odebiyi have been all current.

The commissioning of the UNILAG Dental Clinic is a sworn statement to the prospects for improved healthcare supply by visionary management and collaborative motion. Because the Faculty of Medication of the College of Lagos continues to blaze the path in well being schooling, this new clinic is about to develop into a flagship of excellence, service, and nationwide service.