The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB) has taken delivery of the newly renovated 48-bed Oke-Lisa Primary Health Centre in Imota Local Council Development Area.
Eko Hot News reports that the renovated facility was completed through an intervention facilitated by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Office as part of efforts to improve access to quality healthcare at the grassroots.
The handover marks another step in the Lagos State Government’s drive to strengthen primary healthcare services across local communities.
The upgraded health centre is expected to provide residents of Imota and surrounding communities with improved access to essential medical services closer to home.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, the Permanent Secretary of the LSPHCB, Dr. Ibrahim Akinwunmi Mustafa, reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to strengthening primary healthcare.
Mustafa said investments in health infrastructure, medical equipment and healthcare personnel remain important to the government’s human capital development efforts.
He stated that the administration of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu would continue to prioritise the health and well-being of residents.
According to him, the government is committed to providing quality infrastructure and creating an environment where residents can access affordable healthcare within their communities.
The Permanent Secretary also commended Mr. Muiz Banire for facilitating the renovation of the health centre through the SDGs Office.
He described the project as a strong example of how development-focused interventions and partnerships can complement government efforts in the healthcare sector.
Mustafa noted that strategic investments at the community level can help expand access to healthcare and support the state’s wider objective of achieving universal health coverage.
He also assured residents that the LSPHCB would deploy qualified healthcare professionals to manage the renovated facility.
The board is expected to ensure that the health centre operates according to appropriate standards and provides effective services to residents.
Mustafa urged community members and local leaders to protect the facility and take ownership of the health centre.
He stressed that the sustainability of the project would depend partly on the commitment of residents to safeguarding the public asset.
The Executive Chairman of Imota LCDA, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, welcomed the completion of the project and described it as a significant achievement for the community.
Ayodele said the renovated health centre had fulfilled a long-standing aspiration for improved healthcare infrastructure in the area.
The council chairman expressed confidence that the upgraded facility would significantly improve access to medical services for residents.
He also thanked Banire for his contribution to the transformation of the health centre.
Ayodele described the intervention as an important investment that could positively influence healthcare delivery across Imota LCDA.
Representing Banire at the ceremony, the Vice Chairman of Mushin Local Government, Hon. Semiu Ishola Karaole, explained the motivation behind the project.
Karaole said the intervention was driven by a desire to contribute to society and promote sustainable development at the grassroots.
He expressed confidence that the renovated facility would provide lasting healthcare benefits to residents for many years.
The handover ceremony attracted government officials, traditional rulers, community leaders and healthcare personnel.
Stakeholders at the event welcomed the completion of the project and described it as an important development for primary healthcare in Lagos.
The 48-bed capacity of the facility is expected to strengthen the ability of the health centre to serve residents within the community.
The renovation has also provided an opportunity to improve the environment in which healthcare professionals attend to patients.
Primary healthcare centres remain an important part of the state’s healthcare system because they provide basic services within local communities.
Strengthening such facilities can help residents access medical attention without travelling long distances for routine healthcare needs.
The Oke-Lisa project therefore aligns with efforts to decentralise healthcare services and make essential medical care more accessible.
The intervention also demonstrates the potential impact of collaboration between government agencies and development-focused individuals or organisations.
The SDGs Office facilitated the project as part of broader efforts to support sustainable development objectives at the community level.
For residents of Imota, the renovated health centre is expected to provide a more suitable environment for accessing healthcare services.
The facility could also support preventive healthcare, maternal and child health services and other essential primary healthcare programmes.
The deployment of qualified personnel by the LSPHCB will be important to ensuring that the upgraded infrastructure translates into improved healthcare delivery.
Community participation will also remain important in maintaining the facility and ensuring that it continues to serve its intended purpose.
The Lagos State Government has continued to emphasise the importance of primary healthcare as a foundation for improving public health outcomes.
The completion of the Oke-Lisa health centre adds to the state’s ongoing efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure across local communities.
Stakeholders expressed optimism that the facility would contribute to better healthcare access for residents of Imota LCDA and neighbouring communities.
The project is expected to remain a valuable community asset as the state continues to pursue stronger grassroots healthcare delivery.
