The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board has convened its 2026 Development Partners’ Engagement Meeting to strengthen collaboration and improve primary health care delivery across Lagos State.
Eko Hot News reports that the high-level meeting was held at The Zone, bringing together key stakeholders in the Primary Health Care (PHC) sector to align strategies, address system gaps, and enhance coordinated interventions.
The engagement served as a strategic platform to synchronise partner activities with key frameworks, including the Health Sector Strategic Blueprint (HSSB), the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp), and the Board’s 2026 Annual Operational Plan (AOP). Participants focused on improving efficiency and ensuring consistency in programme implementation.
In his keynote address, the Permanent Secretary of LSPHCB, Ibrahim Akinwunmi Mustafa, highlighted the importance of transparency and unified action in achieving sustainable health outcomes. He noted that collaboration remains essential to strengthening the foundation of the state’s health system.
Dr. Mustafa explained that the meeting provided an opportunity to bring leadership and technical expertise together under one platform. He said this approach ensures that partnerships translate into practical and measurable improvements in healthcare delivery across communities.
He commended the Lagos State Government for its consistent support, noting that the THEMES Plus Agenda of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu continues to drive health sector reforms. According to him, this commitment has created an enabling environment for investments and partnerships in primary healthcare.
The Permanent Secretary also emphasised the need for alignment with federal initiatives, particularly the National Health Sector Renewal Investment Programme. He noted that coordinated efforts, accountability, and efficiency are vital to achieving improved outcomes.
Dr. Mustafa cautioned against fragmented interventions, stating that uncoordinated efforts can limit impact. He stressed that the engagement meeting helps unify all stakeholders under a shared vision and direction for the health sector.
The event featured breakout sessions where Programme Managers and Development Partners engaged in detailed discussions. These sessions focused on refining strategies and identifying priority areas for implementation during the 2026 fiscal year.
Participants also explored ways to ensure that interventions are data-driven and results-oriented. Stakeholders agreed that continuous monitoring and evaluation are essential to maintaining effective healthcare delivery systems.
The meeting recorded strong participation from health sector leaders, including District Permanent Secretaries such as Abimbola Bowale, Monsurat Adeleke, Dapo Ashiyanbi, Olufemi Omololu, and Adenike Oluwo.
Also present were LSPHCB management staff, district directors, programme managers, and representatives from both international and local development organisations. The gathering reflected a broad commitment to improving health outcomes across Lagos State.
The Board reaffirmed its dedication to building a collaborative ecosystem where partnerships are aligned and impactful. It noted that coordinated efforts will continue to play a key role in strengthening primary healthcare systems in the state.
Stakeholders concluded that sustained collaboration and strategic planning are essential to achieving measurable improvements in health indices. The meeting ended with a renewed commitment to delivering accessible and quality healthcare services to all residents of Lagos.
