IBRAHIM QUADRI
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to increasing investments in health infrastructure across the State.
He reiterated that a focus will be maintained on emergency response, maternal care, and disease prevention to meet the growing needs of the people.
The Governor made this declaration on Friday at the official handing-over ceremony of the newly constructed Custodian Accident and Emergency Centre in Epe.
The project is a product of collaboration between the Lagos State Ministry of Health and Custodian Social Responsibility Foundation.
Describing the centre as a “bold step forward,” Sanwo-Olu said it marks a new benchmark in the state’s infrastructural and social development agenda.
He noted that the commissioning of the facility is aimed at expanding access to urgent and life-saving medical services, particularly for riverine and rural communities in Lagos.
“This centre is not just a building—it is a vital facility that can mean the difference between life and death,” the Governor said.
“With state-of-the-art equipment, well-structured treatment areas, and modern support facilities, this emergency centre is designed to deliver swift and life-saving care to residents of Epe and surrounding areas.”
The facility is equipped with triage units, fully fitted emergency wards, diagnostic sections, staff lounges, and comfortable waiting areas.
Sanwo-Olu emphasized that such infrastructure would not only improve patient outcomes but also enhance staff performance, ensure faster response times, and strengthen public trust in the health sector.
The Governor applauded Custodian Investments Limited for sponsoring the project, saying the company is committed to social responsibility and giving back to the community.
He also praised the Lagos State Ministry of Health and the project implementation team for their dedication and excellence in executing the initiative.
“Our administration will not relent in its efforts to ensure that timely and efficient emergency care is a right, not a luxury. We will continue to build facilities that secure the health, safety, and dignity of every Lagosian.”
Sanwo-Olu urged all stakeholders—community leaders, healthcare professionals, and residents of Epe—to take ownership of the centre, support the staff, and safeguard the facility to ensure it remains a beacon of hope and health.
Also speaking, the State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, said the government is committed to deepening public-private partnerships, particularly in health insurance schemes that can support emergency medical care.
He noted that the state would continue to develop initiatives that enhance healthcare delivery, including the design of programmes that ensure the sustainability of emergency services.
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