Virology Department’s Acknowledgement Of Oyo Government’s COVID-19 Support | By Ayantoye Christopher
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Martin Desmond was not only right in his tenets for good judgement but also was precise to have stated that “patience is a virtue beyond definition of words and those who really can make use of it will never be guided by mere assumptions but rather, while others are committing errors based on mere speculations, a such will not be deterred to go through all the appropriate quarters to ensure that he does necessary findings and come up with an established fact that cannot be denied
The above stated quote removes Oyo state government from the web of misconceptions and fallacies over the controversial monetary support to (UCH), Ibadan which had generated a lot of reactions lately.
You will recall that series of press statements emanated as a result of this from the institution in question as well as some politicians believed to be from the opposition denying that the said support was ever received thereby querying the government’s integrity; demanding for a clearer ground for more explanations over the Covid-19 support which was in sum of above N100m.
But in her letter written to the Oyo state Commissioner for Health dated June 25th which was signed by Professor David Olaleye, the Virology Department, University of Ibadan, acknowledged the reception of these monies and also thanked the government in particular the Oyo State governor for the helping hands extended to them.
By this, it is now clear that Oyo state government was right in her Covid-19 accounts while I hope that in the future, UCH will do the needful by first finding out from any of her department concerned whenever a situation like this arises before issuing a press release in denial of what was received. This will go a long way in avoiding altercations and as well not put the government’s image in doubt; for where there is a lawn to cross attempt to jump might not be the best idea.
You are missing up issue and it has shown vividly that you did not do proper investigation as claimed by you. Let me ask you some questions:
1. The letter under reference bears Virology Department, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan. Pls how this is related to University College Hospital, Ibadan. How a department under University of Ibadan becomes a department in UCH. Is this not ignorant in the part of the writer.
2. Is it not administrative blunder for a government to place a department in an institution above the overall Management of that institution. Is it not a mere cover up when the Provost of the College of Medicine could be placed under the authority of its subordinates in a department. Is this not adminitrative blunder committed by the said donor.
3. Have you checked the website of UCH and find that Virology department is enlisted as a department
4. In fairness, have you done a balanced report or fair journalism.
5. Have you asked from the Head of Virology Department who is he reporting to and under whose supervision is he.
In view of the above it will be appreciated if you could do some investigating journalism and report back your findings.
Thank you