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The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has initiated a transformative healthcare outreach in Lagos, bringing essential medical services to underserved communities and demonstrating the link between public health and economic growth.
On Monday, residents of Agboyi Ori Omi, a remote riverine community in Agboyi Ketu Local Council Development Area, benefited from free health checks facilitated by Gbajabiamila in collaboration with Lagos State Health District 2 and the Taiwan Root Medical Peace Corps.
Represented by Lagos State House of Assembly member Desmond Elliot, Gbajabiamila emphasised that health remains a cornerstone of sustainable development. “By making medical services accessible to the grassroots, we are not only saving lives but also enhancing productivity and human capital,” he said.
Special Adviser on Budget and Finance to the Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abass, Lukmon Lawal, highlighted the broader impact of such initiatives, noting that improved healthcare directly strengthens household income, education outcomes, and workforce efficiency. “Bringing quality healthcare to remote communities is an investment in human capital, which is essential for Lagos’ growing economy,” Lawal said.
The programme, scheduled to reach Ketu and Ikorodu communities later in the week, is designed to provide continuous medical support and encourage proactive health management among residents. Dayo Lajide, Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Health District 2, described the initiative as “remarkable,” citing the positive impact on over 41,000 residents of Agboyi Ori Omi.
By embedding quality healthcare at the grassroots, Gbajabiamila’s intervention is set to reduce healthcare disparities, enhance workforce readiness, and contribute significantly to Lagos State’s broader economic progress.