UNILAG College of Medicine seeks support from alumni, friends

The College of Medicine of the University of Lagos is seeking support for medical education from alumni, parents, stakeholders, and friends of the college.

Speaking on the sidelines of a fundraising and award night in Lagos on Wednesday, the Deputy Provost, Prof. Osaretin Ebuehi, said the fundraising dinner and award night was the third in the series.

The deputy provost further solicited the support of multinational organizations, the organized private sector, foundations, philanthropic individuals, and well-spirited Nigerians to support the college and meet its demands.

He said that the college had organized a historical event, which was the $20 million fundraising dinner and award night for some distinguished alumni of the college.

Ebuehi said the college decided to organize the show by raising the funds, which would be used for the development of CMUL in the areas of infrastructure, manpower training, research, teaching, and other essential services.

"Our college is currently 60 years old, and there are quite a lot of things we need to do to bring back the past glory of the college."

"Over the years, a lot of research and teaching equipment we use for teaching, providing services have become outdated.

"So, the time has come where we need resources to get modern equipment that will power high-quality research, teaching, and training of our students across various departments in the college," he said.

The Supreme reports that the awards cut across posthumous, distinguished guest of honor, outstanding leadership, meritorious, and outstanding excellence awards.