Babcock University Teaching Hospital
| Babcock University Teaching Hospital | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria |
| Organisation | |
| Care system | Private |
| Type | Teaching |
| Affiliated university | Babcock University |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Yes |
| Beds | 140 |
| History | |
| Opened | 2012 |
| Links | |
| Lists | Hospitals in Nigeria |
Babcock University Teaching Hospital is a private hospital located in Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria. It serves as a training institute for clinical students studying at Babcock University. In 2022, 50 doctors resigned from the hospital for other opportunities abroad.[1] The teaching hospital carried out its first knee replacement surgery in 2019 on a 70-year-old man with bilateral osteoarthritis.[2]
Controversies
[edit]In 2024, an 81-year-old patient was abandoned in the teaching hospital by his guardian, which raised concerns for the hospital management.[3]
In June 2025, Babcock University dismissed a student, Oladipupo Siwajuola, for drug peddling, possession of fetish items, impersonation, and other violations of university policies. The university stated the disciplinary process followed due procedure and emphasized its commitment to maintaining campus integrity and safety.[4][5][6]
In September 2024, Elizabeth Uruakpa, a senior nursing officer at Babcock University Teaching Hospital, was abducted by armed men near her residence in Ilisan Remo, Ogun State. She was released several days later, and the incident was investigated by the Ogun State Police Command. [7][8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Brain-drain: 140 Medical Personnel Resign in Babcock Teaching Hospital – THISDAYLIVE". This Day. Retrieved 2025-03-23.
- ^ "Babcock varsity performs knee replacement surgery on 70-year-old". The Punch. Retrieved 2025-03-23.
- ^ Ogundare, Tunbosun (2024-04-13). "Babcock University hospital raises alarm over abandoned 81-year-old patient". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2025-03-23.
- ^ "Babcock University Dismisses Student for Drug Peddling, Fetish Practices, Multiple Violations – THISDAYLIVE". This Day. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ "Babcock expel student over ritual practices, drug dealing". The Guardian. 2025-06-05. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ "Babcock University expels student over alleged ritual practices, drug peddling". The Nation. 2025-06-04. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ "Abducted Babcock varsity teaching hospital nurse regains freedom". Punch Newspapers. 2024-09-12. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
- ^ "Gunmen abduct 66 years old Babcock University Hospital staff in Ogun". Daily Post Nigeria. 2024-09-06. Retrieved 2025-06-05.