First  lady, Oluremi Tinubu, on Wednesday, inaugurated a 30-bed Primary Health Centre at Ikoyi-Obalende Local Council Development Area of Lagos State.

The ultra-modern health facility was built  by the LCDA.

Inaugurating the facility, Mrs Tinubu, represented by the wife of the Vice President, Nana Shettima, commended the council for the project, saying it would boost access to healthcare in the area.

She said the project aligned with the present administration’s agenda, which prioritises affordable healthcare for all Nigerians.

“This project aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu, which prioritises the health and well-being of all Nigerians, especially women and children.

“I commend the Executive Chairman, Fuad Lawal, for his commitment to grassroots development. This PHC stands as a testament to what responsive and people-centered governance should be.

“This project is not only about the present,but also the future,” she said.

Mrs Tinubu also thanked the council for honouring her by naming the facility after her.

She urged members of the community to take ownership of the project 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. 

Speaking, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, wife of Lagos governor, also thanked the council chairman for the project.

“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 whole heartedly 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.

She also commended the council chairman for his strides in  infrastructure development, economic empowerment, job creation and social welfare .

According to her, the council chairman has significantly transformed the  LCDA to a more vibrant and developed  community.

Speaking, Mr Lawal said the facility was 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 said.

(NAN)