First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday inaugurated a 30-bed Primary Health Centre in Ikoyi-Obalende Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State.
The ultra-modern health facility, built by the council, was inaugurated on her behalf by the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima.
Praising the council for the project, the First Lady noted that it would boost access to healthcare in the area.
She also said the facility aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration, which prioritises affordable healthcare for all Nigerians.
“This project aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which prioritises the health and well-being of all Nigerians, especially women and children.
“I commend the Executive Chairman of the LCDA, Mr. Fuad Atanda-Lawal, for his commitment to grassroots development. This PHC stands as a testament to what responsive and people-centred governance should be. This project is not only about the present but also the future.”
Mrs. Tinubu expressed appreciation to the council for naming the facility after her.
The First Lady urged the residents to take ownership of the centre to ensure it serves its purpose.
“I urge health workers, community leaders, and residents of this community to take ownership of this centre. Also, I thank the chairman for naming it in my honour,” she said.
The wife of the Lagos State governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, described the project as evidence of the Strategic Local Government Autonomy Policy introduced by President Tinubu.
The governor’s spouse stressed that it marked a significant turning point in Nigeria’s democratic evolution.
“Today, we are witnessing the dividends of the Strategic Local Government Autonomy Policy, formally introduced by His Excellency President Tinubu, which is a significant turning point in Nigeria’s democratic evolution.
“Lagos State wholeheartedly embraces this policy, and we commend the insightful leadership of Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA. The transformative and sustainable initiatives of the council have significantly improved the quality of life of residents of the community,” she said.
Mrs. Sanwo-Olu also praised Atanda-Lawal for his achievements in infrastructure development, economic empowerment, job creation, and social welfare.
She added that his administration had transformed the LCDA into a more vibrant and developed community.
Atanda-Lawal described the health centre as one of the impactful projects delivered since he assumed office in 2017.
“The PHC will serve the entire community by providing prompt medical attention. The bold economic reforms of President Tinubu, such as removal of fuel subsidy and granting of local government autonomy, greatly helped to deliver this project.
“We believe that true governance is realistic and possible, and I know that my successor will not start from the scratch but consolidate on all the things we have put in place for our people,” he added.
