Actor Saidi Balogun becomes brand ambassador for hospital that saved his life

Eleven years after he was miraculously saved from the throes of death following his widely publicized 2006 car accident by the doctors and nurses at University College Hospital UCH, Ibadan, Nollywood actor Saidi Balogun has been unveiled as a brand ambassador of the hospital.

The actor was unveiled at an event during the week long activities marking the 60th anniversary of the hospital which attracted the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, the Governors of Oyo and Ekiti States, Abiola Ajimobi and Rotimi Akeredolu, and the Minister of Heath, Prof Isaac Adewole among others.

Speaking at the event, the Ibadan born actor, producer and director, was full of gratitude to God and all the staff and management of UCH for the great work they did in ensuring that he did not just stay alive, but well and complete without being confined to any form of disability.

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“I will never forget when the then CMD came to me after I regained consciousness; he asked me if I have faith in Nigerian doctors and nurses and the facilities available at the hospital. I told him I do. At this time, arrangements had been made to fly me abroad for some delicate surgeries but the doctors at UCH carried out all the delicate surgeries and here I am today”, he said.

The elated Mr. Balogun, who expressed his deep appreciation for the honour done him with the ambassadorial role, promised to use every means to promote and propagate the great works of the hospital.

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