Dr. Mutiu Oladapo Shittu is an accomplished physician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist who is determined to contribute to transforming Nigeria’s healthcare landscape. His passion lies in healthcare administration and philanthropy, with a primary focus on bridging the gap between standard healthcare and the common man. As Founder and Chief Medical Director of Cityview Hospital, Lagos, he has built the institution into a premier healthcare facility renowned for delivering affordable, high-quality medical care to Nigerians.

Born on May 31st,1974 in Lagos, Nigeria,  Shittu was raised in a family of educators who instilled in him the values of hard work, compassion, and service to humanity. He attended Ogun State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.Ch.B) degree in 2000. He earned a Masters in Health Informatics from the Prestigious Grand Canyon University, USA.

Dr. Shittu founded Cityview Hospital with a vision to provide high-quality, affordable healthcare to the Nigerian people. Under his leadership, the hospital has grown into a state-of-the-art institution, equipped with modern medical technology and staffed by highly skilled healthcare professionals.

Today, envisions transforming CityView Hospital into a model of affordable, accessible, and world-standard healthcare in Nigeria—demonstrating that quality healthcare should be available to everyone, regardless of socio-economic status or financial means.

He firmly believes that access to quality healthcare is a fundamental human right, not a privilege reserved for the few. His vision is driven by the need to address some of the key challenges facing Nigeria’s healthcare system, including the high cost of medical services, limited access to specialized care, and inadequate healthcare infrastructure.

Through CityView Hospital, Dr. Shittu seeks to bridge these gaps by providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare that is both affordable and accessible, while maintaining international standards of clinical excellence, professionalism, and compassionate care.

As part of CityView Hospital’s continued commitment to expanding access to affordable, high-quality healthcare, the CityView–UNILAG Clinic, located within the Faculty of Arts at the University of Lagos, was officially inaugurated on June 23, 2026.

This landmark initiative represents a significant milestone in the advancement of accessible healthcare within the Nigerian university system. The clinic is designed to provide students and staff of the University of Lagos with convenient access to quality, affordable, and patient-centered healthcare services, extending Dr. Shittu’s vision of accessible healthcare directly into the university community.

The establishment of the CityView–UNILAG Clinic is a pioneering initiative and is positioned as the first of its kind within a Nigerian university community, establishing a dedicated, state-of-the-art healthcare facility within the university environment to serve the needs of its academic community.

Through this initiative, students are able to access a broad range of high-quality healthcare services at a highly subsidized and affordable cost for an entire academic session. This innovative model is intended to reduce financial barriers to healthcare, promote preventive care, and ensure that students can access timely medical attention without compromising their academic pursuits.

Beyond providing healthcare services, the CityView–UNILAG Clinic reflects a broader commitment to strengthening the relationship between healthcare institutions and academic communities. It serves as a practical demonstration of Dr. Shittu’s belief that quality healthcare should be accessible, affordable, and available to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances. The initiative is expected to serve as a model for sustainable healthcare delivery within university communities and further demonstrate how strategic partnerships can create meaningful solutions to healthcare accessibility challenges in Nigeria.

Dr. Shittu has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to improving access to quality healthcare, particularly for undeserved and vulnerable populations. His philanthropic efforts extend beyond direct financial assistance to include health education, community outreach, and sustainable healthcare initiatives aimed at improving the well-being of Nigerians.

For the past 16 years, Dr. Shittu has maintained a strategic partnership with the Ogun State Medical Mission (OSMM), an American-based non-governmental organization(NGO) dedicated to providing medical assistance to undeserved communities. Through this enduring partnership, he has facilitated the participation of international medical teams, including doctors, nurses, and surgeons, in free medical and surgical missions across communities in Nigeria. This remarkable legacy has provided essential medical care to over 20,000 patients and enabled more than 2,000 surgical procedures for individuals who may otherwise have been unable to afford or access such services. These missions have significantly contributed to improving healthcare access and outcomes for thousands of beneficiaries.

In addition to his medical mission initiatives, Dr. Shittu has supported underprivileged members of the community through financial assistance and championed health education programme focused on healthy lifestyles, disease prevention, early detection, and improved healthcare awareness.

His commitment to sustainable healthcare access is further reflected in his support for innovative approaches, including flexible payment plans, subsidies for vulnerable populations, and partnerships with health insurance providers. He also promotes community collaboration with NGOs, government agencies, and community-based organizations to extend healthcare services to undeserved populations.

Recognizing the importance of cost-effective healthcare delivery, Dr. Shittu advocates for practical solutions such as the use of generic medications, bulk purchasing, and efficient supply chain management. He has also embraced the potential of tele-medicine and technology-enabled healthcare, which can expand access to specialist services, reduce healthcare costs, and improve patient outcomes.

Through these initiatives, Dr. Shittu continues to demonstrate that his commitment to healthcare goes beyond the walls of CityView Hospital. His work reflects a sustained vision of building a healthcare system in which quality, affordable, and compassionate care is accessible to all, regardless of socioeconomic status.

Dr. Shittu is an avid reader who enjoys medical literature, history, and philosophy. He is also a keen golfer and enjoys travelling with his family. He is happily married to Dr. Oyepero Shittu a renowned Mental Health Nurse practitioner in the United States of America and blessed with three (3) beautiful children.

It is in recognition of his Sterling Accomplishments in Human Medicine and Healthcare Facility Management in Nigeria that Dr. Mutiu Oladapo Shittu is deemed worthy to be conferred with the Nigerian Achievement Award.