16/12/2025
END OF YEAR GET TOGETHER DINNER AND AWARDS NIGHT 2025 AT JOS UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL
Written by Ayooluwa Salau edited by Bridget Omini
Photographed by Edward Joel
The Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) hosted its End of Year Get-Together Dinner and Awards Night at Crispan Hotel and Suites, Rayfield, Jos, in a colorful and well attended ceremony aimed at celebrating dedication, long service, and outstanding performance among its staff. The annual event served as a moment of reflection, appreciation, and motivation, reinforcing the hospital’s commitment to excellence, teamwork, and quality patient care.
The occasion attracted the presence of distinguished guests and dignitaries from within and outside the state. In attendance were the representative of the Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Honourable Mark Sunday Na’ah, Member representing Jos North West; the representative of the Honourable Commissioner for Health; the Commissioner of Transport, who attended in person; Barr. Haroun Audu, Managing Director, Unimark Limited and the representative of the General Managing Director of Plateau Services Group Ltd. Members of JUTH Management, Past Chief Medical Director, heads of departments, staff, and invited guests were also present, adding prestige to the event.
In his welcome address, the Director of Administration, Mr Tunji Adegboye, expressed profound appreciation to staff for their commitment and resilience throughout the year. He emphasized the importance of teamwork, discipline, and dedication in achieving institutional goals, noting that the hospital’s progress was a collective effort driven by the hard work of its workforce. He encouraged staff to remain committed to the values of professionalism and service excellence.
Delivering his address, the Chief Medical Director, Dr Pokop Bupwatda, commended staff for their dedication and outstanding contributions to the growth and stability of the hospital. He noted that the awards ceremony was designed to recognize excellence, hard work, and long years of faithful service. According to him, the previous year’s awards had spurred healthy competition among staff, as reflected by the fact that most recipients of last year’s awards were different from those honored this year. This, he said, was clear evidence that staff were motivated to work harder and give their best.
Dr Bupwatda further assured staff of Management’s commitment to doing better in the coming year, particularly in improving service delivery and patient care across all departments. He reiterated the hospital’s resolve to continuously raise standards and create an enabling environment for staff to thrive. He concluded his address by wishing all staff a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
The awards segment was one of the highlights of the evening, marked by applause, excitement, and a strong sense of pride as deserving staff received merit awards for outstanding performance, alongside long service awards recognizing years of dedication to the institution. Medals were also won by various departments that participated in the inter departmental tournament organized as part of the end of year activities. TEAM Doctors emerged overall winners, clinching a total of six gold, seven silver, and one bronze medal, a performance that drew wide commendation.
Entertainment added glamour and relaxation to the night, with captivating performances by the Plateau State Cultural Troupe, which showcased the rich cultural heritage of the state, as well as a spirited performance by the Police Band that kept guests entertained and created a festive ambience throughout the event.
The Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC) delivered the vote of thanks, expressing deep appreciation to the Planning Committee and JUCAST Committee members for their commitment, coordination, and tireless efforts in ensuring the success of the event. He also thanked Management and staff for their cooperation and support.
The event was rounded off with a spectacular fireworks display, bringing the celebration to a memorable close. The End of Year Get-Together Dinner and Awards Night was widely described as a resounding success, boosting staff morale, strengthening unity, and reaffirming JUTH’s dedication to excellence, teamwork, and improved patient care as the institution prepares for a new year of greater achievements.
