Lagos promises biggest paediatric facility in West Africa

CITIZENS COMPASS – Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, has said that the Massey Children’s Hospital located on the Massey Street on Lagos Island area of the State, has reached an advanced stage and would be the biggest paediatric facility in West Africa upon completion.

He projected that the seven-storey facility would be commissioned before the year runs out.

He assured that the present administration of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu as State governor, will extend the dividends of democracy to the grassroots just as the regime will continue to unveil new projects.

Speaking at a media stakeholders forum held on Thursday, in Ikeja, Omotoso noted that other projects in the health sector such as the 280-bed General Hospital in Ojo, the Psychiatric Hospital in Ketu Ejinrin as well as other infrastructure at Ibeju-Lekki and Lagos General Hospitals would also expand resources for top-notch medical services.

He said, “This year, the vision of the present administration is to build on the gains of Y2024 through the commissioning of projects that would impact positively on communities, especially at the grassroots,” he said.

He called on young entrepreneurs to take advantage of the funding support provided by the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) and other initiatives of the Lagos State Government by applying for loans and grants to boost their trade.

The Commissioner noted that many startups have become stable and profitable through support from LSETF and other agencies of the Lagos State Government that provide financial support to growing business entities.

Speaking on the benefits derived from tourism, Omotoso stated that Lagos would continue to explore initiatives in the sector to boost revenues, attract foreign exchange, and position Lagos as a truly competitive global destination.

“This year, we are focused on making significant progress in revitalising cultural, religious, and recreational infrastructure across the State. Therefore, we will sustain efforts to restore the historic Elemoro Palace in Ibeju-Lekki and the Princess Erelu Kuti Tomb, commemorating one of Lagos’ most prominent historical figures”, he said.

While maintaining that more initiatives propelled by the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus Agenda will be unveiled in Y2025, Omotoso gave assurance that the Sanwo-Olu administration will not abandon any ongoing project in Lagos State.

The Commissioner expressed gratitude to media men for the publicity given to the giant strides of the Sanwo-Olu administration, just as he called for more support from community newspapers because they have gained prominence in creating awareness at the grassroots.

“There will be more of such media engagements this year. We appreciate feedback from the media because you are among those people rely on, to bring the attention of the government to their needs,” Omotoso said.