Gov. Sanwo-Olu reiterates commitment to seamless healthcare delivery and safety of Lagosians
Ayodele Olalere
Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday reiterated the commitment of his administration to providing efficient healthcare delivery, safety and security of Lagosians.
At the unveiling of a fully equipped 110 -Bed Maternal Child Centre, and the opening of Emergency and Security Dispatch Regional Centre in Epe, on Monday, the governor said the new Maternal Child Centre is a clear demonstration of his administration’s seriousness to provide adequate health care for Lagosians and eradicate maternal and child mortality in the state.
“In the last two years, we have shown great commitment to the improvement of maternal and child health indices in the state. This Four Floor, 110 bed-Maternal Child Centre is another essential facility for safe childbirth and the reduction of maternal and infant mortality.
“At the commissioning of the Maternal Child Centre in Badagry last December, I reiterated the commitment of our government to the eradication of maternal and child mortality in Lagos State through consistent action and smart investments: our overarching goal is to eradicate infant and child mortality in our State while our women must no longer die while giving life,” he said.
“We remain unwaveringly committed to this goal and this maternal and child centre brings to four the total number of MCCs delivered by this administration along with the ones already commissioned in Badagry, Eti-Osa and Igando,” he added.
On the Emergency and Safety Dispatch Centre he said, ‘’The commissioning and delivery of this Emergency and Security Regional Dispatch Centre reinforces the commitment of our administration to the provision of a seamless and efficient safety, security and emergency management approach in Lagos State. It is also a demonstration of the premium that we place on the safety of lives and property irrespective of where Lagosians choose to live within the state.
‘’This Centre will serve as a hub and one stop facility for the efficient and rapid deployment of first responders to emergencies within Epe Local Government Area and its immediate vicinity.
The governor added that the facility has been staffed with well-trained personnel and furnished with the necessary equipment required for effective response to emergencies.
He said the facility is designed to accommodate all relevant safety and security agencies including the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA), Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services Agency (LSFS), Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Corps, among others.
