- Sanwo-Olu Commissions West Africa’s Premier Physiotherapy Centre at LUTH
- The centre was donated by Bode Olanipekun SAN and his wife
- Jimi Adetona noted that the building spans three floors and features eight treatment cubicles
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo Olu, has commissioned the state-of-the-art Wole Olanipekun Physiotherapy Centre at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH.
Sanwo Olu described the facility as “a gift of true giving, a legacy built not for applause but for healing and hope,” commending it as a powerful example of generosity and dedication to public well-being.
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The centre was donated by Bode Olanipekun SAN and his wife, Tolu, as a tribute to legal icon and Pro Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Wole Olanipekun SAN.
The project honors his lifelong contributions to law, education, service, and nation building.
During the unveiling, where Sanwo Olu served as Special Guest of Honour, he revealed that the project had been kept secret from Wole Olanipekun until just days before the launch. He applauded the spirit of quiet philanthropy, stating, “There is no greater satisfaction than giving back without seeking recognition. That is the true essence of giving.”
The governor also praised the Olanipekun family for investing in a sector vital to national development, describing the centre not just as a physical structure but as “a statement and a challenge” for others to follow. He jokingly added that the initiative had pushed him to consider greater support for the University of Lagos.
Conceived in February 2024, the centre has grown into what many guests hailed as the most advanced physiotherapy facility in Nigeria and the West African region.
Professor W L Adeyemo, Chief Medical Director of LUTH, said the project exceeded expectations. “When Bode and Tolu first approached us with the idea, we never imagined it would be this expansive. Their commitment to quality delayed completion but raised the standard significantly,” he said.
He noted that the facility marks a major step forward in LUTH’s goal of becoming a 21st-century healthcare institution, equipped with cutting-edge tools, patient-focused architecture, and modern therapy technology.
Project Consultant Jimi Adetona provided a technical overview of the building, which spans three floors and features eight treatment cubicles, a hydrotherapy pool, adult and children’s gyms, VIP treatment rooms, lounges for interns and staff, a 60-seat seminar and training room, solar-powered backup systems, fire safety measures, and full accessibility for people with disabilities.
“This is more than just a structure of concrete and steel. It is a vision fulfilled, a prime example of collaboration at its best,” Adetona stated.
In his speech, Bode Olanipekun thanked Governor Sanwo Olu for his consistent support. “When I informed him about the project, he said, ‘Bode, just pick a date and let me know.’ There were no letters or formalities,” he shared, blessing the governor and adding, “May your journey never diminish, sir.”
The emotional peak of the event came when Wole Olanipekun gave his remarks. He recalled that all of his children became lawyers without any pressure from him. “I never told any of them to study Law. Perhaps they saw something in me and chose that path on their own,” he said.
He expressed deep gratitude for the project, calling it “a legacy of healing” and a gesture that would positively impact countless lives.
Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Professor Folasade Ogunsola, expressed heartfelt appreciation on behalf of the university. “This is a game changer. You haven’t just built a centre; you have written history,” she said.
Addressing gender inclusion and leadership, she added, “Yes, I am a woman leading one of Nigeria’s largest universities. So yes, the future is balanced.”
