THE Chief Medical Director of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH), Prof. Darlington Obaseki, has stated that the institution has not experienced any local industrial action in the last eight years due to the peaceful working relationship among staff.
Speaking with journalists after a facility tour today, Obaseki highlighted that over 90% of the projects planned at the beginning of his tenure have been successfully executed, despite the complexities associated with running a teaching hospital.
“One of our greatest achievements is maintaining industrial harmony—there hasn’t been a single local strike during my administration,” he said.
Obaseki added that UBTH now boasts several modern medical facilities that have improved healthcare delivery at the hospital.
He emphasized that while teaching hospitals are assessed based on healthcare service delivery, training, and research, his leadership prioritized patient care.
“Our emergency department is now fully digitized and equipped to meet modern standards. I can confidently say I’m leaving UBTH in a much better state than I met it eight years ago,” he noted.
The CMD attributed the hospital’s transformation to a clear vision he implemented from the outset, stating that substantial progress was made during his first four years, and even more in the subsequent four.
He also commended the media for their role in highlighting both achievements and challenges at the hospital, saying that even negative coverage contributed to improvements.
Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee, Prof. Stanley Okogbo, guided journalists through various newly completed projects and lauded Prof. Obaseki for his leadership and accomplishments.