A former student midwife of Randle General Hospital, Mariam Afinowi, on Wednesday 12th August, 2026 donated a new Cardiotocography, CTG machine and several fetal Dopplers to the hospital to strengthen maternal and newborn care.
Afinowi, who completed an elective placement at the hospital as a third-year student midwife last year, returned to the institution after completing her training to make the donation to the Maternal and Child Centre (MCC), Gbaja, Surulere.
The Medical Director/CEO of Randle General Hospital, Dr. Lateefat Omolara Agbaje, commended Afinowi for the gesture, describing it as a demonstration of gratitude, professional commitment and the lasting impact of quality clinical training and mentorship.
Agbaje said the donated equipment would support the maternity team in monitoring fetal well-being and making timely clinical decisions, thereby contributing to improved maternal and newborn care.
She expressed delight that a former student had returned to the hospital not only as a qualified midwife but also as a professional committed to giving back to the institution where part of her learning journey took place.
According to her, partnerships and individual acts of generosity complement the efforts of healthcare professionals and contribute to strengthening healthcare delivery.
The Medical Director also reaffirmed the hospital’s commitment to providing an enabling environment for learning, professional development and quality patient care, expressing hope that Afinowi’s gesture would inspire others to support the advancement of healthcare.
Speaking on the donation, Afinowi said her experience at Randle General Hospital during her placement had a lasting impact on her and inspired her to raise funds to procure equipment for the maternity unit.
“Last year, I came to this hospital as a third-year student Midwife, eager to learn, eager to experience maternity care in a different setting, and excited to be able to contribute in whatever small way I could. I left with so much more than I expected. I gained experience, perspective, and memories that have stayed with me,” she said.
She appreciated the commitment and compassion demonstrated by the hospital’s maternity team during her placement, adding that returning as a qualified midwife to give back was both a personal and professional milestone.
“Today, I am incredibly proud to return, not as a student, but as a qualified midwife, to give something back to a place that gave me so much. My grandparents taught me that giving back doesn’t have to be one particular way. We all have different gifts, different opportunities, and different ways in which we can make a difference. For me, that way is through midwifery,” Afinowi said.
She described her profession as a privilege, noting that she enjoys caring for women and babies and considers the opportunity to serve others through midwifery deeply fulfilling.
Afinowi explained that fetal monitoring is an important part of maternity care as it enables healthcare professionals to identify situations where a baby may require additional support and make timely decisions for both mother and child.
She also offered to support a training session for relevant maternity staff on the use of the donated equipment, where necessary, to ensure that it is used effectively and to its full capacity.
Reflecting on her return to the hospital, Afinowi said she was grateful for the opportunity to learn at Randle General Hospital and even more grateful to contribute to the institution’s continued learning and patient-care efforts.