R-Jolad Hospital was founded on the 21st of April, 1982 by Dr. R. F. Oladipo. The Hospital started with a leased storey building situated at number 5, Akindele Street, New garage, Gbagada. Its staff consisted of two doctors, six nurses, two cleaners and a night guard. The bed capacity was 10 admission beds. There was a labour room, a minor theatre and an injection room. By 1983, the staff number had increased to 3 full time doctors, 1 locum and 12 nurses. And as demands for our services increased, by 1986 a storey building at No 4, Safuratu Street was purchase in addition to No 5, Akindele Street. The staff capacity had increased to 10 doctors excluding other staff.