Wale Jagun
In remembrance of their father and in fulfilment of their pledge the family of Late Pa Musibau Andu Sokefun donated a phototherapy equipment to the General Hospital Ikorodu.
The family had raised funds for the purchase of the equipment at the firdaus prayer for late Andu Sokefu, last December at the Igbogbo Central Mosque.
The Andu Family led by Alhaji Yahya Andu, the Bobaselu of Igbogbo kingdom, donated the equipment December 27, 2024. They were received by Dr Taiwo Hassan, Medical Doctor/Chief Executive Officer, General Hospital Ikorodu, with Dr Lookman Kareem, Director of Clinical Service and Training, Dr Folarin, Consultant Pediatrician who represented the HOD Pediatrics, and Mr Adebayo, Head Engineering department of the hospital in attendance during the presentation.
Alhaji Andu while donating the equipment said the machine is donated in remembrance of late Pa Andu Sokefun for the use of the hospital and thanked the management for the all that they do for residents of Ikorodu and humanity in general.
Dr Abdulfatai Andu, one of the deceased sons and a medical doctor with the hospital speaking with our reporter said that the Phototherapy equipment is used in the treatment of Neonatal Jaundice which is very common among newborns and can result in brain damage if not detected and treated urgently.
He also stated that the family is embarking on the donation to serve as Sadaqat Jariyah for their late father.
The family thanked the Adeboruwa of Igbogbo , HRM Oba AbdulSemiu Orimadegun Kasali, for his financial and moral support, friends and family members of late Pa Musibau Adebayo Andu for making the donation possible
Receiving the equipment, the GH Ikorodu MD, Dr Hassan lauded the family for the donation.
“On behalf of the management, I thank you for this laudable donation to serve humanity. This will go a long way in assisting the hospital. Thank you very much.”
Other members of the family at the presentation were Mr Titilope Nasir Andu, CEO, Andus D”great Schools ,Igbogbo; Mr Abdulsabur Andu, first son of the deceased, and Miss Zoheeroh Andu who represented the grandchildren and great grandchildren.
