By Adesakin Adefemi
January 12, 2026
Sagamu, Ogun State The management of Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) has strongly refuted a viral report claiming that nurses at public hospitals including OOUTH are being forced to perform “unprofessional duties” during the ongoing JOHESU national strike.
In a statement issued Monday by the Hospital’s Information & Public Relations Unit, management described the claim attributed to a “Nurse Thomas Abiodun Olamide” of the “Elegant Nurses Forum” and amplified by Sahara Reporters as “false, misleading, and entirely baseless.” It clarified that no staff member, whether clinical or non‑clinical, has been ordered or pressured to assume tasks outside their professional scope.
“The public is hereby assured that activities at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital, Sagamu, continue to be managed with the highest level of professionalism and respect for all healthcare workers, including nurses. Staff welfare, teamwork, and adherence to ethical standards remain top priorities,” the statement read.
Mrs. Folasade Fawole, Acting Director of Nursing Services, confirmed that while some nurses may voluntarily tidy their immediate workspaces as a personal initiative, cleaning of wards and clinic areas is not listed among their official duties and has never been imposed on them. “At no time have nurses been compelled to undertake such tasks,” she emphasized.
Management reiterated its commitment to maintaining exemplary patient care, staff wellbeing, and a safe working environment. It also said it is actively engaging relevant authorities and stakeholders to resolve outstanding issues and ensure uninterrupted, ethically sound service delivery during the industrial action.
