The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB) has hosted Conference 57, a strategic two-day Primary Healthcare Financing Retreat aimed at strengthening sustainable healthcare financing and improving primary healthcare delivery across Lagos State.
Eko Hot News reports that the high-level retreat was held at Lakowe Lakes Resort and brought together major stakeholders in the health sector, including the Chairman of the House Committee on Health, the Honourable Commissioner for Health, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Local Government Chairmen, Permanent Secretaries across districts, development partners, and members of the One Health Family.
A major highlight of the conference was the unveiling of a comprehensive 10-year Primary Healthcare Financing Plan designed to create a sustainable framework for healthcare funding, improve accountability, and ensure long-term efficiency in primary healthcare services throughout Lagos State.
The retreat featured extensive deliberations focused on identifying systemic challenges, addressing operational bottlenecks, and developing practical strategies to improve healthcare service delivery, optimise resource management, and expand access to quality healthcare in all Local Government Areas.
Speaking during the retreat, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, stressed the importance of innovative and transparent financing in achieving universal health coverage across the state.
According to him, long-term planning and collaboration between state and local governments remain essential to building a resilient healthcare system capable of delivering measurable growth and impact at the grassroots level.
The Chairman of Conference 57 and ALGON Chairman representing Ibeju-Lekki LCDA, Abdullahi Sesan Oluwa, also led discussions with Local Government Chairmen to secure stronger commitments toward implementing resolutions reached during the retreat.
In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary of LSPHCB, Ibrahim Akinwunmi Mustafa, described primary healthcare as the foundation of the state’s healthcare system, adding that adequate funding, accountability, and transparency are critical to delivering impactful healthcare services at the community level.
He further highlighted the importance of financing initiatives such as the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund and the expansion of Ilera Eko in improving healthcare access and financial protection for Lagos residents.
Mustafa added that collaboration, accountability, and collective commitment among stakeholders would remain key to building a stronger and more inclusive primary healthcare system in Lagos State.
