Daud Olatunji
In a solemn yet celebratory atmosphere steeped in spirituality and intellectual reflection, the Muslim community of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, on Friday, honoured the outgoing Medical Director, Professor Abdus-Samiu Adewale Musa-Olomu, marking the end of an eight-year tenure widely hailed for its legacy of integrity, inclusivity, and reform.
During the event, which drew a cross-section of staff, religious leaders, and scholars, Professor Olomu—visibly moved by the outpouring of tributes—declared his conscience clear regarding the handling of public funds during his stewardship.
He revealed that he had submitted all relevant financial records to the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for scrutiny.
“Whatever is in my account, I have submitted to the ICPC to scrutinise. They have checked and are still free to examine my wife’s and my children’s accounts. We have nothing to hide,” Olomu stated.
In a spirited defence of his leadership philosophy, the outgoing MD emphasized equity and meritocracy in staffing, noting that appointments during his administration were reflective of religious and ethnic balance.
“We appointed 682 Christians and 482 Muslims. Inclusivity was not just a policy; it was a principle. Every department had a share of our developmental strides,” he said.
Themed around accountability and moral leadership, the ceremony featured a keynote address by Professor Abdul Hafiz Oladosu of the University of Ibadan, titled Leadership in a Challenging Terrain :The Nigerian System as a Context. Oladosu praised Olomu’s leadership as both impactful and spiritually grounded.
“A leader is not just a boss; he is a shepherd. And in Islam, every shepherd will account for his flock. Eight years—2,920 days—of stewardship is no small matter before Almighty Allah,” Oladosu said.
While acknowledging Olomu’s achievements, the scholar urged the former MD to remain spiritually vigilant, reminding him that divine accountability outweighs public accolades.
“True leadership is not about leaving office with applause, but with a soul constantly seeking Allah’s mercy,” he added.
The Ameer of the FMC Muslim Community, Dr. Sulaiman Anoba, also extolled Olomu’s qualities, describing his leadership as a rare blend of spiritual consciousness, professional discipline, and transformative vision.
“Leadership is amanah (a sacred trust), and Professor Olomu carried it with dignity. His tenure was a blend of spiritual consciousness, professional discipline, and bold infrastructural innovations,” Anoba said.
He further lauded Olomu as a visionary who restored standards and reimagined institutional goals.
“You are not just an administrator. You are a man of vision—unafraid of challenges, unwilling to compromise values, and undeterred by mediocrity,” he noted.
The ceremony’s emotional high point was the unveiling of a compendium, Professor Adewale Musa-Olomu:
A compendium titled “The Strides, The Legacies, and The Echoes, presented by Professor Dawud Noibi, pioneer Executive Secretary of the Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN).
The book documents the milestones of Olomu’s tenure, including major infrastructural upgrades, expanded staff welfare programmes, and a model of religious inclusiveness that redefined FMC Abeokuta’s institutional culture.
From all indications, Professor Musa-Olomu exits the stage not just as a medical administrator, but as a moral reference point for faith-driven leadership in Nigeria’s public health sector.
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