Guinness Nigeria Plc reaffirmed its unwavering dedication to Nigeria’s healthcare sector by renovating and re-equipping the Guinness Eye Centre at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) in Idi Araba, Yaba, Lagos, recently.
Speaking during the occasion, Dr. Omobola Johnson, Chairman of the Board at Guinness Nigeria Plc, expressed profound admiration for the clinic’s transformation, stating, “The Guinness Eye Centre transcends its role in healthcare; it emerges as a beacon of education, enriching the lives of patients and contributing significantly to the academic pursuits of medical professionals in Nigeria and neighboring countries.”
Also speaking at the event, Mr. Adebayo Alli, Managing Director of Guinness Nigeria Plc, underlined the crucial significance of the day, emphasising, “Today stands as a pivotal milestone signifying our unyielding dedication to Environmental Social and Governance principles and the welfare of our local communities. The Guinness Eye Centre epitomises our staunch commitment to addressing needs, fostering the vision of a healthier society.”
Prof. Wasiu Lanre Adeyemo, FAS, Chief Medical Director of LUTH, commended Guinness Nigeria for its remarkable role in advancing healthcare.
Going down memory lane, Adeyemo recalled that “In 1993, Guinness Nigeria Plc built and handed over the multi-million-naira Guinness Eye Centre (GEC) to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital. Although no formal opening/commissioning was done, the Department of Ophthalmology of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital moved into the complex in December 1993.”
An elated Adeyemo publicly appreciated the concerted efforts by Guinness Nigeria Plc to contribute their own quota as part of their corporate social responsibility to improve facilities in the hospital.
The revitalised and upgraded Guinness Eye Centre serves as an emblem of Guinness Nigeria Plc’s commitment to prioritise healthcare, accentuating their unwavering dedication to uplifting the well-being of the communities and environments they diligently serve.
For three decades, the Guinness Eye Clinic has been a bastion of exceptional and affordable eye care for Nigerians. Guinness Nigeria’s consistent commitment to donation of medical equipment worth over N5million annually stands as a testament to its enduring promise to uphold top-tier services for all patients and it is impressive that the company has continued to improve the quality of service delivered by the facility to its patients.
The beneficiaries of this remarkable initiative extend beyond the patients. It’s crucial to note that the professionals striving to assist numerous patients in overcoming various eye issues have a conducive environment to work effectively. Guinness Nigeria acknowledged this need and renovated the offices and workstations of these professionals, providing them a comfortable environment as they positively impact lives.
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