(DDM) – Lily Hospitals has once again secured accreditation from the Council for Health Service Accreditation of Southern Africa (COHSASA), marking its third consecutive certification.
The milestone was officially confirmed on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, during a presentation ceremony in South Africa.
The hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Austin Okogun, personally received the certificates on behalf of the institution.
According to officials, the accreditation reaffirms the hospital’s reputation for meeting international benchmarks in patient care and healthcare management.
Dr. Okogun described the achievement as more than just a certificate, noting that it validates the daily commitment of doctors, nurses, and support staff.
He stressed that the recognition reflects a culture of prioritizing patients in every medical and administrative decision taken within the hospital.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that the certification demonstrates a consistent record of excellence and positions Lily Hospitals as a leader in Nigerian healthcare.
For patients, the accreditation translates into safer care, higher standards, and greater trust in medical services provided by the hospital.
For the staff, it represents a call to courage, innovation, and the continuous raising of standards despite challenges facing the healthcare sector.
Hospital management noted that achieving three consecutive COHSASA accreditations underscores a culture of quality that is deeply embedded in Lily’s operations.
The institution emphasized that quality at Lily Hospitals is not treated as a one-time event but as a daily practice.
Observers say the recognition sends a strong signal to the healthcare industry in Nigeria, where many facilities struggle to meet global standards.
Analysts argue that Lily Hospitals’ consistency highlights the possibilities of achieving world-class care within Nigeria’s challenging healthcare environment.
Community members and patients have also expressed pride in the institution, describing it as a beacon of hope for accessible, safe, and trusted healthcare.
Healthcare stakeholders believe the accreditation will inspire other Nigerian hospitals to pursue similar certifications to raise overall standards.
COHSASA, an internationally recognized body, conducts rigorous assessments of healthcare facilities, focusing on patient safety, clinical quality, and institutional governance.
By meeting these standards repeatedly, Lily Hospitals demonstrates resilience and long-term commitment to patient-centered care.
Dr. Okogun commended the entire Lily team for their dedication and credited patients and the community for their trust and support.
He assured that the hospital would continue to improve, innovate, and deliver even better healthcare outcomes in the years ahead.
“The best is yet to come,” he declared, signaling further growth and expansion for the hospital’s services.
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