By Lateef Odegbenle
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday restated the commitment of his administration to increase investments in healthcare infrastructure across the state with a focus on emergency response, maternal care and disease prevention to meet the growing needs of the people.
The Governor stated this 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.
Governor Sanwo-Olu who described the centre as a, “bold step forward,” 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 lifesaving medical services, particularly for riverine and rural communities in Lagos.
Governor Sanwo-Olu who also paid a working visit to Charterhouse Lagos Secondary School, located in the Lekki area of the state lauded the management of the school for boosting the state’s education sector with well thought-out facilities and initiatives.
Harping on the serenity of Charterhouse school environment, he said, “It is good ground for learning and I think all they have done is to put the students as a focal primary aim of what they are doing’’
Back to the unveiling of the emergency centre, Governor Sanwo-Olu said, “This centre is not just a building—it is a vital facility that can mean the difference between life and death.”
The governor added that, “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.
Commending Custodian Investments Limited for sponsoring the project, the Governor applauded the company’s commitment 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,” he said. “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 at the event, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor 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.
