Lagos State is poised to commission the Ojo and Ejirin General Hospitals within the next six months as part of an ambitious push to upgrade healthcare infrastructure across the state.

The State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, made the announcement during the 2025 Lagos State Ministerial Press Briefing held in Alausa, Ikeja, on Wednesday. He stated, “Ojo General Hospital was conceived to ease the burden on Igando and Iba general hospitals. We understand the importance of ensuring that it is ready on time. In six months, this facility and others will be ready for public use.”

Abayomi stressed the administration’s dedication to world-class healthcare delivery under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. “We recognize that the good people of Lagos State deserve only the best,” he said.

Highlighting progress across the sector, he added that the state was prioritizing climate-resilient, energy-sustainable hospital designs.

“We are also working on new, fit-for-purpose designs for comprehensive primary healthcare centres and general medical facilities across the state,” he explained.

The health commissioner also spotlighted Lagos’ new Smart Health Information Platform, designed to provide real-time access to patient medical records across all general hospitals.

“We are building a synchronised system that will allow patients to access their medical records in all our general hospitals,” he said, noting that this move aligns with the state’s broader goal of universal health coverage and mandatory insurance policies.

In addition, the government plans to launch the Lagos State Comprehensive Cancer Diagnostic Center in May as part of its public-private partnership strategy.

On the healthcare workforce gap, Abayomi admitted, “Lagos State currently has 7,000 doctors, but we need 34,000 more.” To address this, he said, the government is expanding medical college admissions and investing in training.

“The ministry, with a workforce of 18,000, has the largest workforce in the state,” he said, highlighting efforts to curb brain drain and drive “brain gain.”

Dr. Olukemi Ogunyemi, Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, reaffirmed the government’s resolve: “Residents will continue to receive quality healthcare services,” she assured.

The initiatives reflect a comprehensive development plan aimed at delivering accessible, efficient, and top-tier healthcare to all Lagosians.