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Akin Abayomi

May 31, 2026

Lagos intensifies Ebola surveillance at MMIA

The commissioner described MMIA as Nigeria’s most important point of entry.

Murtala Muh'd Int'l Airport
May 24, 2026

Lagos rules out immediate Ebola threat, steps up surveillance measures

He said the state’s biosecurity and emergency response systems remained fully activated and outbreak-tested.

Lagos health commissioner Akin Abayomi. [CREDIT: Twitter page of Mr Abayomi]
May 17, 2026

Lagos urges increased vigilance against Lassa fever

The commissioner advised residents to store food in rodent-proof containers.

Rats
May 12, 2026

Lagos eyes mandatory health insurance, PPPs to close N100 billion healthcare funding gap

Mr Abayomi outlined Lagos’ broader healthcare vision under its 2052 Development Plan

Prof. Akin Abayomi, Commissioner for Health
April 17, 2026

UNICEF targets 2.2 million Nigerian children for vaccination 

The initiative, supported by the Republic of Korea, is expected to close Nigeria’s immunisation gap.

UNICEF
March 11, 2026

Lagos to fully digitalise public health sector within nine months: Commissioner

He said the Lagos State government had commenced the smart health information platform.

Prof. Akin Abayomi, Commissioner for Health
February 21, 2026

Japan boosts Lagos cholera response with $1.7 million medical supplies

Mr Hideo said that the projects were to strengthen emergency response.

Lagos State
February 20, 2026

Cholera: Japan donates medical supplies to strengthen Lagos’ preparedness

The commissioner commended the Japanese Government for complementing state interventions.

Cholera patients
October 18, 2025

World Trauma Day: Lagos urges residents to help accident victims before taking videos

He said that most trauma cases on Lagos roads were not accidents but preventable incidents caused by human errors.

Lagos health commissioner Akin Abayomi. [CREDIT: Twitter page of Mr Abayomi]
October 10, 2025

Lagos commissioner urges Nigerians to prioritise mental healthcare

According to him, the state has provided some helpline platforms that people with mental health issues can access.

Prof. Akin Abayomi, Commissioner for Health