Lagos state government has arrest and terminated the Appointment of a fake Nursing Graduate of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology LAUTECH Ogbomoso that waa discovered during the just concluded audit and screening excercise
Ms. Olufunke Adegbenro, who was employed as a nurse and deployed to Isolo General Hospital three months ago by the Health Service Commission was alleged presenting fake credentials to seek employment
The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health Service Commission, Dr. Muyiwa Eniayewun who disclosed
this hinted that the culprit was discovered by the State Government, through the professional audit and verification exercise
He explained that Adegbenro was caught during one of the audit and verification exercises carried out by HSC in partnership with National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives.
According to him: “Adegbenro has been practising with fake certificates and professional licenses. She forged a Bachelor of Nursing degree from Ladoke Akintola University Ogbomosho, a National Youth Service discharge certificate, a registered Nurse Certificate and practising license of Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria”.
“Her appointment has been terminated and she has been handed over to the Nigeria Police Force for further investigation and prosecution. We hope this will serve as a deterrent to other quacks”, Eniayewun said.
While assuring that the Health Service Commission will continue to ensure that only qualified persons are employed and deployed to State-owned health facilities, the Permanent Secretary said that government will not relent in its efforts at providing quality healthcare services to teeming Lagosians through highly motivated professionals.
He also warned quacks and unqualified applicants to stay clear of the ongoing health workers recruitment exercise being conducted by the Health Service Commission or risk arrest and possible jail term
“There is no hiding place for quacks and unqualified health workers in Lagos State, because we are more determined now more than ever to fish and flush them out”, he said.
