The Lagos State Resilience Office has deepened efforts to improve preparedness across critical sectors through a strategic engagement with the Lagos State Ministry of Health.
Eko Hot News reports that the meeting, held at the Ministry’s conference facility, brought together officials to enhance institutional readiness and continuity planning for future disruptions within the health sector.
The LASRO delegation was led by the Chief Resilience Officer, Folayinka Dania, represented by Mr. Olayinka Oyekan, Business Continuity Plan Operations Lead. Senior officials of the Ministry of Health participated in the high-level discussions.
Deliberations focused on findings from the recently conducted Business Impact Analysis (BIA).
The report highlighted the importance of safeguarding essential health functions such as emergency medical coordination, disease surveillance, outbreak response, and pharmaceutical services.
Participants also identified laboratory operations and digital health systems as key components requiring strong continuity frameworks.
These services were described as vital to maintaining effective healthcare delivery during unexpected disruptions.
The meeting emphasized the role of collaboration among stakeholders in strengthening system resilience.
Development partners like the World Health Organization were acknowledged for their support in building coordinated response strategies.
National and state agencies, including the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, were also recognised as key contributors to emergency preparedness and response coordination.
Discussions further explored the need to enhance digital resilience through improved information management systems.
Officials stressed the importance of secure data backup and alternative storage solutions to protect critical health records.
Lessons from recent experiences, including the COVID-19 pandemic and cholera outbreaks, were reviewed to guide future preparedness strategies. Participants agreed that continuous learning remains essential for building adaptive systems.
An interactive session allowed stakeholders to share insights and provide feedback on improving continuity frameworks. Contributions focused on practical solutions to strengthen response capacity and institutional agility.
The engagement concluded with a renewed commitment to building a resilient and responsive health system in Lagos State. Participants reaffirmed the importance of sustained collaboration and proactive planning.
