It was a celebration galore in the ancient town of Owo, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State as one of the prominent sons of the town in Diaspora, Kayode Ijalana opened an ultra modern kidney Care Centre named Titilayo Memorial Kidney Care.
The centre which is located along the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic Road, Owo, Ondo State has been equipped with State of the art facilities required to carry out Hemodialysis, Laboratory, Pharmacy, Dietary Consultation , Non Emergency Medical and transportation.
Speaking at the ceremony held in owo, the founder of the kidney care centre, Kayode Ijalana said the initiative was part of his personal resolution to contribute to the development of Owo and also support the health care of the people.
He said the centre was named after his paternal grandmother who played a vital role in shaping the life of his father towards providing for him and his siblings a life of hope.
Ijalana said:”When it comes to building a healthy community, it doesn’t have to look like ABUAD, FMC, or UTH.
It looks like this: small and focused care centers accessible,compassionate, and rooted in the community.
“We all talk about unemployment, lack of access to healthcare, and rural
development, but real change starts here, with actions like this.We cannot neglect the inner cities and only focus on the big cities.
Everyone’s life matters — and it should not only be about profit.
“This center will be a treating ground for everyone battling with kidney
diseases, and over time, it will employ many. Our mission is to provide exceptional, personalized kidney care services that enhance the quality of life for our patients.
“Our vision at Titilayo Memorial Kidney Care is to be the premier kidney care provider, known for our commitment to excellence, innovation, and
patient-centered care. We will strive to set the standard for kidney care services — leading the
way in research, education, and community outreach.
In a remark, the Chairman of the occasion who serves as a mentor for the founder in America, Professor Omolade Adubi said the kidney care centre is one of the best in West Africa.
We are all witnessing an historic moment in the history of health care delivery in Owo today. It is also worth it by saying that this memorial kidney center is not just one of its kind in Ondo State, but also one of the best equipped in West Africa.
“Engineer Kayode Ijalana is a visionary leader and a forward thinking citizen of this county. As the Yorubas say, health is wealth. This dictum is what Engineer Kayode recognizes when he decided to establish this important center for the use of members of Owo community, Ondo state and Nigerians generally.
“He could have decided to invest his funds in the United States and make the place his permanent home just like many Nigerians in diaspora would do but he also realizes that, Ile labo Simi Oko.
Also speaking, Ondo State Governor, Mr Lucky Ayedatiwa represented by the Chairman Ondo State Hospital Management Board who doubles as the Bobagunwa of Oka-Land, Dr. Olusegun Victor Ategbole described the facility as a dream come true for Ondo State.
Earlier, the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegeshin appreciated Kayode Ijalana for the establishment of the facility describing the initiative as thoughtful.
The ceremony was well attended by dignitaries from all works of life who showered encomium on the founder for coming up with such a great initiative, promising to partner the care towards justifying the purpose for its establishment.
