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Dr. Adeyeye Tope Francis

Medical Registrar, Teaching Hospital

Ado-ekiti, ekiti State

Growing up, I had dreams of becoming a pilot, but by the time I was in secondary school, I realized that flying
wasn’t in my future, so I shifted my focus to medicine. Now, I find great fulfilment in my medical career. For
me, saving lives is both a personal and professional commitment. It’s my top priority, and while financial gain
is important, it doesn’t overshadow the goal of preserving lives.

Many people here can’t afford premium medical services, so we often
provide free treatment to ensure they get the care they need.

Previously, we faced significant challenges powering essential medical equipment like scanning machines and
refrigerators for vaccines because relying on generators was costly. When a solar company introduced me to
solar power, it transformed our operations. I’m delighted with this positive change and have recommended it

to others who have also seen positive results.

Power outages, which once threatened our ability to perform surgeries smoothly, is a thing of the past. Stable
power is vital for successful surgeries, as any interruption can lead to complications. Solar power ensures
that our hospital remains powered even when the grid electricity supply fails.

The most rewarding part of my job is witnessing patients recover and leave our facility healthy and happy.

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