Sanwo-Olu Goes Projects Gaga, Commissions 110-Bedroom Hospital, Others, in Badagry 

Badagry, one of the five traditional divisions of Lagos State, erupted in joy on Saturday as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu went on a commissioning spree of projects in the town.

Top on the list was a 110-bed Maternal and Childcare Centre (MCC), School of Anaesthesiology in Badagry General Hospital and 252 units of two-bedroom housing project in Idale.

All the projects, according to the administration, were completed and delivered to the ancient town in record time by Governor Sanwo-Olu, despite the ravages of COVID-19 on the economy of the world.

The town was in festive mood as the Akran of Badagry, His Royal Majesty, De Wheno Aholu Menu Toyi 1, led other traditional rulers as well as prominent citizens to welcome the governor, his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and other members of their entourage.

In addition to the state-of-the-art hospital, Gov. Sanwo-Olu also flagged off the construction of the 5.5kilometre-long Hospital Road which is being rehabilitated to create easy access to the Badagry General Hospital and the new housing estate in the town.

A fulfilled Sanwo-Olu said the projects were part of his administration’s efforts to bring development in Badagry at par with other areas of the state. With the completion of the four-floor MCC, which is already being operated, Sanwo-Olu said the state government had expanded healthcare infrastructure and improved access to quality health services in the town.

“Today’s commissioning activities are in fulfillment of part of the promises we gave our citizens in Badagry,” Sanwo-Olu said, “and I am delighted to be inaugurating three key projects that will enhance the standards of living and boost the development of human capital, particularly the 110-bed MCC we have completed in this part of Lagos.

“This is just a testimony to our assurance to the people and our commitment to deliver quality projects that will turn around the lives of our citizens. Not only the MCC we are handing over for public use today has an emergency service; it also caters to obstetrics and gynaecology. There are also laboratory, radiology, paediatrics and immunisation departments.”

The rehabilitation and expansion of the School of Anaesthesiology in the Badagry General Hospital, the governor continued, were aimed at increasing the number of trained professionals in the field, adding that such pivotal projects were being replicated in other locations across the state.

Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, recalled that the Badagry MCC was immediately activated for operation after its completion last November, disclosing that the facility had already delivered healthcare services to over 3,000 outpatients and 600 children. The facility, the commissioner said, had taken 49 successful caesarean deliveries.