Some Catholic and non-Catholic residents approached Bishop Owen McCoy requesting a secondary school in Iseyin. They were informed that earlier plans already existed to establish a hospital with a doctor in the town. After hearing this, the people embraced the idea of a hospital instead of a school, as many residents were farmers who valued access to medical care.

During Bishop McCoy’s visit to Germany, he received news that the German Government was willing to provide financial aid to German missionaries. Plans began for the proposed hospital in Iseyin.

The people of Isalu community were gathered and asked to look for land for the construction of the convent and hospital. They accepted the proposal without hesitation.

A piece of land was acquired for the hospital project. The compensation of £50 was raised by the people themselves through communal contributions.

The official transfer of ownership of the land was signed. The late Mr. Ezememie and other labourers cleared the site for construction. Although the district council initially disputed the land, the contention was later withdrawn and the land was surveyed.

The Sisters of the Holy Spirit Congregation visited from Ile-Ife to assess the site. They were expected to run the hospital once completed.

The first structures of the hospital project were erected using cement poles.

Fr. Hamelynck Jan donated more than 1,000 cement blocks to support the construction of the hospital buildings.

Additional financial contributions were received from the Bishop and the Reverend Sisters to support the project.

Brother Cormac Mooney arrived from Ile-Ife to take full responsibility for supervising the construction of the hospital.

The foundation of the hospital building was laid, marking the official beginning of the construction phase.

The plastering of the hospital walls began, and the construction site was further cleared to prepare for additional building work.

Construction progressed as the foundation of the convent building was laid.

The maternity and sisters’ houses were roofed. All walls were plastered, cement floors completed, and ceilings installed. However, construction work had to stop due to lack of funds.

The Sisters of the Daughters of the Holy Spirit Congregation, Sr. Angela Cassey and Sr. Therese, arrived in Iseyin to begin work towards the establishment of the hospital.

The Sisters were officially welcomed by the Catholic community in Iseyin.

The Catholic community in Iganna generously donated a sum of £18-11 in support of the hospital project.

Construction work that had stopped in September 1967 due to lack of funds resumed once again.

The foundation of the Doctor’s residence was laid.

Dr. Rose Villarngl arrived in Iseyin but could not immediately begin medical work, pending the completion of the hospital buildings and the necessary government approvals.

Rev. Sr. Joan Holt and Rev. Sr. Anne Tighe arrived to prepare for the final take-off and opening of the hospital.

Mr. Joseph Akinreti arrived to establish the hospital laboratory.

The Ministry of Health carried out the official inspection of the hospital facilities.

The first members of the hospital staff arrived in preparation for the commencement of medical services.

Dr. Bishara, the first doctor to work in the hospital, arrived and began Out-Patients Department (OPD) services the following day.