The Ekiti State Government has dismissed a surgeon at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, EKSUTH, following allegations that a patient’s kidney was removed without consent during a surgical procedure.
The decision was announced in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Health, Oyebanji Filani, and made available to journalists on Friday.
According to the statement, the dismissal followed the submission of a detailed report by a seven-member panel of enquiry chaired by Professor Francis Faduyile.
The panel was set up 11 days earlier to investigate a complaint by Mr Joshua Afolayan over a surgery he underwent at EKSUTH.
After reviewing the findings and recommendations of the panel, the state government approved the immediate dismissal of the surgeon who had primary responsibility for the operation.
In addition, all members of the surgical team present in the theatre on the day of the procedure were ordered to proceed on a one-month suspension, pending further administrative review.
The government also announced that it would take full responsibility for Mr Afolayan’s medical care.
This includes bearing the cost of a fresh kidney transplant, as well as post-transplant treatment and transplant-related medical maintenance for a period of two years.
Beyond the disciplinary actions, the Ekiti State Government said it would embark on a comprehensive reorganisation of relevant departments within EKSUTH to strengthen clinical governance, accountability, and patient safety.
While reaffirming its support for the many dedicated health professionals at the teaching hospital, the government stressed that it would not hesitate to act decisively wherever professional ethics and standards are breached.
The statement added that the administration remains committed to protecting patients, upholding ethical medical practices, and restoring public confidence in the state’s health system.
It assured residents that necessary reforms would be implemented to prevent a recurrence of such incidents and to ensure that EKSUTH continues to function as a centre of excellence in patient care.
The government thanked the people of Ekiti State for their patience and trust, and reiterated its commitment to improving healthcare delivery, compassion, and responsible governance.
