Kessington Adebutu’s New Multi-billion Medical Project

Even at 88, business magnate Sir Kessington Adebutu can still be considered as an evolving phenomenon. While many would expect him to retire from investing, Adebutu keeps proving them wrong.

For over six decades, the Ogun State-born billionaire has been renowned in lotto, agriculture, manufacturing, real estate, construction, hospitality, and banking.

 The businessman is set to taste the nectar of healthcare now. With a burning desire to bring succour to Nigerians needing advanced medical care, the philanthropist, who is fondly called Baba Ijebu has extended his business interests to the health sector.

 Barely three years after he commissioned a Research Centre at the University of Lagos for the advancement of scientific theories, concepts and ideas, Adebutu has invested billions into the establishment of a multi-specialty medical centre designed to end medical tourism and broaden access to advanced medical diagnosis in Lagos and Nigeria as a whole.

Recently, Nigeria’s first lady, Remi Tinubu, was the special guest of the octogenarian billionaire as he unveiled the ultra-modern health facility named DIAMED Centre, an acronym coined from the words Diagnostic and Medical. Located in the Oniru area of Victoria Island, Lagos, the hospital is equipped with the latest high-end hospital equipment, including the first-ever 3D mammogram machine in Nigeria; drugs for diagnosing ailments and treatment within the highest medical standards.

Prior to its unveiling, a dedication service was held within the premises of the hospital. The service was officiated by clerics from the Methodist Church, Nigeria, led by the Prelate Methodist Church Nigeria, His Eminence Oliver Aba; the Bishop of Lagos North, Right Rev. Gboyega Ohu; Conference Editor, Methodist Church Nigeria, Very Rev. Olusola Makindipe; Chaplain to the Prelate and Very Rev. Ime Ekpeyong.

One of Adebutu’s numerous successful children, Dr. Abiola Olorede, has already been appointed the Chief Medical Director of the international hospital.