LASG, OPTIVA COMMENCE RENOVATION OF AGBOYI-KETU PRIMARY HEALTHCARE CENTRE

A new chapter in healthcare has commenced in Agboyi Ketu LCDA, as Optiva Capital Partners, in partnership with the Lagos State Health District II and the Ministry of Health, kicked off the renovation of the Ketu Primary Healthcare Centre. The initiative is poised to transform maternal and infant health services, showcasing a commitment to the welfare of Nigeria’s mothers and children.

Dr. Jane Kimemia, CEO of Optiva Capital Partners, in her address at the event, reiterated the organisation’s dedication to enhanced healthcare delivery, saying “Our partnership with the Lagos State Health District II is a testament to our unwavering commitment to combat maternal and infant mortality rates in Nigeria”.
 
While acknowledging the vital support of local government officials and the community, she noted that the project was chosen after extensive research and consultations, led by Dr. Dayo Lajide, Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Health District II, highlighting the community’s needs. The expansion will significantly increase the capacity and quality of care at the Ketu Primary Healthcare Centre while addressing the critical need for accessible, quality maternal healthcare.

She said, “We aim to enhance the Ketu Primary Healthcare Centre’s capacity significantly. The number of bed spaces will be increased from five to 10, with substantial upgrades planned for the maternity wards and labour room. Additionally, the introduction of a delivery room and an extra doctor’s office will double the medical personnel and vastly improve healthcare service efficiency and quality. All these will be boosted with state-of-the-art equipment and are targeted to be achieved within two months”.

Earlier, the Permanent Secretary of Health District II, Dr. Dayo Lajide expressed gratitude to all stakeholders involved in the proposed renovation of the healthcare centre. She highlighted the dedication of the State Government under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to the initiative, crediting the groundbreaking ceremony to the fruitful collaboration between Optiva Capital Partners, the Health District and the Executive Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, Mayor Dele Oshinowo.

She asserted that for the people of Agboyi-Ketu, the project marks a new beginning. They are optimistically looking forward to the swift completion and commissioning of the upgraded healthcare centre.

Also speaking, Mayor Dele Oshinowo, Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, expressed profound appreciation for Optiva Capital Partners’ involvement in the project, stressing that the groundbreaking ceremony is more than a renovation project, but a pledge to the community’s health and wellbeing.

Oshinowo emphasised the project’s broader impact on health sector development within the LCDA. He also reiterated his commitment to ensuring the provision of adequate staff capacity and other needs once the facility is completed.

“As the renovation gets underway, the optimism among all stakeholders is palpable, heralding a new era of health and prosperity for the people of Agboyi-Ketu and beyond. Together, they envision a future where every mother and child can access the care they deserve, laying a strong foundation for a healthier future”, he added.

The ceremony was graced by notable dignitaries including Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Health; Dr. Abimbola Bowale, Permanent Secretary of Health District IV, who stood in for the Permanent Secretary, Primary Health Care Board; Hon Sanni Ganiu Okanlawon, House of Assembly member representing Kosofe Constituency 01, APC party leaders and Agboyi-Ketu LCDA Executives among others.