By Dupson Collins, June 2025
The Founder and Chief Medical Director of the Sckye Hospitals Ltd, Dr Thomas Wilson-Ikubese has bagged the prestigious Leadership Award in Health Sector from the Federated Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ondo State Chapter.
Ikubese is one of the most decorated medical practitioners in Ondo State, who has contributed immensely to the development of health sector and humanity in the Sunshine State.
Speaking , the Chapel Chairman, Comrade Alaba Aliu said in recognition and appreciation of Ikubese numerous impacts towards humanity in medical sector within and outside the state, its became imperative to conferred the organization highest honour on him.
This prestigious recognition was conferred on him during the 10th anniversary celebration of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federated Chapel, Ondo State Council, held on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, at the OSDPC Events Hall in a ceremony filled with pomp and pageantry.
In his remarks, Comrade Alaba Aliu, Chairman of the Chapel, described Dr Ikubese as a trailblazer and beacon of hope to the society, mostly to the less privileged.
He highlighted the unanimous decision to honour him as a reflection of his selfless service to humanity and his impactful roles to the needy that patronize his medical facility.
The Grand Patron of the Chapel, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan and the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa congratulated all awardees, urging them to continue their laudable contributions to society.
He commended Dr Ikubese efforts in touching the lives of the less privileged in the state saying if Ondo State can have the likes of the Sckye Hospitals CMD, it will go a long way in assisting the government in catering for the medical needs of the masses.
On his part, Dr Ikubese thanked the organization for counting him worthy for the Prestigious honour, promising not to relent in contributing to humanity.
His words: ” I’m humbled by the recognition and dedicate this award to all the husbands who support their wives during pregnancy, enter the labour rooms with them and encouraged them throughout the process of childbirth’.
Other distinguished awardees included Leke Adegbite, State Chairman NUJ Ondo State Council, Revd. David Akinjagunla Adekahinsi, Comrade Ademola Odudu, State Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW); Rev. (Dr.) Elizabeth Damilola Oshin, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Aiyedatiwa, Hon. Ewatomi Owoeye and Proprietress of Mummy’s Place International School and Emplace College; and Amb. (Dr.) Omobola Ojoge, Principal Fiwasaye Girls Grammar School Akure, Assistant Continental Overseer of RCCG Continent 3 and Regional Pastor of Region 22, Dr. Tayo Olujuyigbe among others.
