The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) has commissioned its Media Office, marking a major step toward enhancing effective communication, transparency, and strategic public engagement within the institution.
The commissioning ceremony took place on Thursday, January 30, 2026, under the leadership of the Chief Medical Director, Professor Idia Nibokun Ize-Iyamu. The event was graced by the Edo State Honourable Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Hon. Prince Kassim Afegbua, who served as Special Guest of Honour.
Also in attendance were members of the hospital’s Management Team, Heads of Departments, staff, key stakeholders, and representatives of the media.
Speaking at the event, Professor Ize-Iyamu welcomed guests and expressed appreciation for their support of the hospital. She underscored the importance of structured, responsible, and ethical communication in a tertiary healthcare institution, noting that the newly established Media Office would serve as a central hub for the timely and accurate dissemination of information.
According to her, the initiative aligns with UBTH’s commitment to improved service delivery, accountability, public enlightenment, and the hospital’s CARES mandate, while also strengthening trust between the institution and the public.
In his remarks, Hon. Prince Kassim Afegbua commended the UBTH management for recognizing the strategic role of communication in healthcare delivery and governance. He emphasized the need for proactive and accurate information management, particularly in the health sector where public confidence is critical, and urged the hospital to sustain robust engagement with the media to promote transparency and curb misinformation.
The commissioning of the Media Office, he noted, positions UBTH as a forward-looking institution committed to openness and effective stakeholder engagement.
The event concluded with the formal unveiling of the Media Office and interactive sessions with invited guests, reaffirming UBTH’s resolve to leverage strategic communication as a tool for institutional growth and improved healthcare delivery.
