- LASUTH Denies Forcing Nurse Interns to Fund Retirement Ceremony
- Promises Refund If Nurse Interns Paid for Retirement Event
- LASUTH emphasised that nurse interns are still undergoing training and are entitled to a safe, supportive and professionally conducive learning environment
The management of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has commenced an internal investigation into allegations that nurse interns were compelled to contribute money toward the retirement ceremony of a director.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the hospital was reacting to an online report claiming that nurse interns were asked to sponsor the event financially.
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In a statement issued by management, the hospital firmly denied authorising or approving any levy on nurse interns or any other category of staff.
“We wish to categorically state that LASUTH Management did not authorise, approve, direct, or have prior knowledge of any levy imposed on nurse interns or any other category of staff for the purpose of funding a retirement event,” the statement read.
According to the hospital, no such directive was issued by the Hospital Management Board or the office of the Chief Medical Director, stressing that the allegation does not reflect any official policy or decision of the institution.
LASUTH emphasised that nurse interns are still undergoing training and are entitled to a safe, supportive and professionally conducive learning environment.
“Nurse interns are in training and are entitled to a supportive and professionally conducive environment,” management stated.
The hospital disclosed that an internal review is already underway to determine the facts surrounding the claim. It added that if any individual or group is found to have collected money from nurse interns without authorisation, appropriate disciplinary measures would be taken.
Management also assured that if investigations confirm that any nurse intern made payment under such circumstances, the funds would be fully refunded.
“If it is verified that any nurse intern made payment under such circumstances, Management assures that every naira collected will be refunded in full,” the statement added.
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