Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Teaching Hospital
Hospital in Edo State, Nigeria
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Teaching Hospital formerly known as Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital is a medical facility located in Okada, Edo State, Nigeria.[1][2] It is affiliated with Igbinedion University and serves as a significant center for medical education, patient care, and research in the region.[3][4]
| Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Teaching Hospital | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Okada, Edo State, Nigeria |
| Coordinates | 6°43′08″N 5°22′37″E |
| Organisation | |
| Type | Teaching |
| Igbinedion University | |
| History | |
| Former name | Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital (IUTH) |
| Founded | May 1993 |
| Links | |
| Lists | Hospitals in Nigeria |
History
The hospital was founded in May 1993 by Sir Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion as a crucial component of the Igbinedion University.[5]
In 2020, Professor Bazuaye Nosakhare was appointed as Chief Medical Director of the hospital.[6]
Renaming to Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Teaching Hospital
The Igbinedion University Teaching Hospital underwent a renaming process and was officially renamed the Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Teaching Hospital.[7] The renaming was initiated by the Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Sir Gabriel Igbinedion.[8][9]
The announcement took place during the convocation ceremony of the institution's 2021/2022 academic session held in Okada town.[10] The new name honors Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, the founder of LoveWorld Ministries, for his contributions to humanity and development.[11] Alongside the renaming, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree, and the Chancellor facilitated a land donation to LoveWorld Ministries.[12][13]