Lagos State has named a 105-bedded Primary Healthcare Centre, the largest in Nigeria in both size and equipment, after the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu.
Princess Samiat Bada, Executive Chairman of Ikosi Isheri Local Council Development Authority (LCDA) announced this on Wednesday at the inauguration of the healthcare center in Ikosi Isheri, Lagos state.
The event was attended by the Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, who represented the first lady and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Bada said that the healthcare facility is a full scale medical institution that houses over 25 specialised units.
“It has a mini theatre with precision equipment, radiology room with automated ECG system, fully equipped ICU and international standards wards, among others,” she said.
Bada said said the facility was named after Mrs Tinubu to immortalise her excellence, intelligent and impactful leadership.
Sanwo-Olu on his part, commended the chairman for her commitment towards various projects in the development of the LCDA.
The governor said he was happy and proud to be identified with the giant stride of the LCDA Chairman..
“We are happy that this development, which is in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, is happening at the third tier of government, especially in our LCDA.
“This is not a small edifice, this is for the betterment of the citizens, particularly the indigent and vulnerable,” ‘he said.
Sanwo-Olu called on the State Ministry of Health and other relevant health agencies to render support in the efficient and effective management of the facility.
Inaugurating the healthcare centre, the first Lady said the project aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Tinubu, to improve health and well-being of every Nigerian, especially women and children and also as a right for every citizen and not as a privilege
“I am informed that this primary healthcare centre features a 105 bedded facility with over 25 specialised units with modern equipment, dedicated family health unit and a fully functional theatre and emergency responses system.
“It is a beacon of hope for mothers, children, the elderly and vulnerable in our society.
“I urged all stakeholders especially health workers and community leaders to take ownership of this laudable Initiative,”she said.
The first lady commended the chairman of the LCDA for investing in the health development of the people, stressing that she had demonstrated impactful leadership
Mrs Tinubu also inaugurated a 30-bed PHC at Ikoyi-Obalende Local Council Development Area of Lagos State. (NAN)
