Nigeria’s healthcare landscape is witnessing another significant development as Redeemer’s Health Village (RHV) has launched a robotic surgery programme designed to bring advanced surgical care closer to Nigerians and reduce the country’s dependence on medical treatment abroad.
The 300-bed multispecialty hospital, established by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), unveiled the programme in Lagos on Saturday, August 22, 2026, in partnership with RoboMed Global Inc., USA, a medical technology and capacity-building company.
The development is part of RCCG’s broader investment in healthcare and its vision of contributing to the wellbeing of Nigerians through modern medical infrastructure, skilled professionals and technological innovation.
At the launch, RCCG General Overseer Pastor Enoch Adeboye, represented by Pastor Joseph Obayemi, described the initiative as an expression of commitment, vision and partnership towards the future of healthcare.
According to Adeboye, robotic-assisted surgery at RHV would not only improve surgical procedures and patient outcomes but also create opportunities to train Nigerian surgeons, promote medical research and reduce the need for Nigerians to travel overseas for advanced treatment.
Bringing world-class healthcare home
The initiative comes against the backdrop of Nigeria’s longstanding medical tourism challenge, with many Nigerians travelling to countries such as the United Kingdom, United States and India for complex procedures.
Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, who attended the launch, commended the initiative, saying robotic surgery could strengthen Nigeria’s ability to provide precise, minimally invasive procedures locally.
He noted that the development would help reduce the financial and social burden associated with travelling abroad for specialised healthcare.
Former Minister of State for Health, Senator Olorunnimbe Mamora, who chaired the event, also stressed that robotic surgery would not replace surgeons. Rather, the technology serves as an advanced instrument that enhances a surgeon’s precision, dexterity and ability to perform complex procedures.
More than buying robots
For RHV, however, the project goes beyond simply acquiring sophisticated machines.
The hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Adedamola Dada, said RHV had acquired two robotic systems - one for clinical services and another dedicated to training.
The hospital also plans to establish the RHV Robotic Academy, in partnership with RoboMed Global, to develop a pipeline of Nigerian professionals capable of performing and supporting robotic surgery.
The academy is expected to commence on October 22 and will provide structured training involving lectures, laboratory training, clinical experience, examination and credentialing.
The initial robotic surgery programme will cover specialties including urology, general surgery, gynaecological surgery, colorectal surgery, thoracic surgery and hepatobiliary surgery.
For RHV leadership, the ultimate goal is to ensure that the technology, expertise and human capacity required for advanced surgery remain in Nigeria rather than continually depending on foreign facilities.
A faith-based investment in healthcare
Redeemer’s Health Village is one of the notable healthcare initiatives associated with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, reflecting the church’s involvement beyond traditional ministry into areas of social impact and human development.
The launch therefore represents more than a technological milestone. It is also an example of how faith-based organisations can contribute to solving some of Nigeria’s most pressing social challenges.
As Pastor Adeboye noted through his representative, the Christian mission’s interest in healthcare is rooted in a commitment to human wellbeing.
With robotic surgery now being introduced at RHV, the vision is clear: to make advanced healthcare increasingly available within Nigeria, develop local expertise and give Nigerians greater confidence in the country’s ability to provide world-class medical care.
And perhaps, in the years ahead, fewer Nigerians will need to board a plane simply because the surgery they need cannot be performed at home.
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