Ambode To Transform Healthcare Centres, Revamp Shabby Schools

The Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has disclosed that the state government plans to transform the 294 Primary Health Care centres in the state to international standard.

Ambode, who was represented by his Special Adviser on Primary Health Care, Dr Olufemi Onanuga, said the government also planned to revamp dilapidated schools across the state in the next six months.

“Lagos State has a lot of PHC centres on ground. There are 294 PHC centres in the state; some are disused, some are dilapidated and some are functioning well.

“Our emphasis now is on the health care delivery system, education and social welfare in terms of empowerment and employment of the people.

“If you look at all our schools, they are in a serious state of disrepair and we want to focus the next six months on education by making our schools to be of international standard. All our primary health care centres will also be of international standard, as well as social welfare in terms of empowerment and employment opportunity.”

Executive Secretary of the council, Alhaja Fausat Olajokun,  appealed to the governor to upgrade the newly commissioned health care centres to general hospitals and provide equipment and workers for optimal service delivery.