In a significant display of corporate social responsibility (CSR), Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, a subsidiary of Stanbic IBTC Holdings, has announced the renovation of the Yaba Psychiatric Hospital Ward MS/F3 in Lagos.

 

 

The renovation of the ward, which included female and male wings, as well as offices for medical personnel and a recreation area for the patients, is part of the company’s corporate social investment (CSI) programme, aimed at enhancing patients’ living conditions at the renowned psychiatric facility.

 

 

The comprehensive renovation project, totaling N107,857,474.75 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, and a host of other facilities.

 

 

The Chief Executive of Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, Olumide Oyetan, while handing over the facility to the hospital, today, Wednesday,   reiterated the company’s commitment to community development and improving the lives of others.

 

 

“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, therefore, we embraced this opportunity to support the hospital management in creating an enabling environment that will enhance care and speed up recovery of the patients experiencing this challenge”, he stated.

 

 

Expressing the company’s gratitude to all partners and stakeholders for their contributions towards the project,  Executive Director of Business Development at Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers, Nike Bajomo, described the project as a realization of a dream.

 

 

“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 management team who bought into the vision; the hospital management who guided the execution; the team who did the groundwork; 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,” Bajomo added.

 

 

The hospital staff expressed excitement about the renovated wards and their potential to impact patient care and recovery positively.