… how the Government inaugurates the EPE Emergency Center
The governor of the state of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-olu, reaffirmed on Friday the commitment of his administration to increase investments in health infrastructure throughout the state, with an approach to the emergency response, maternal care and disease prevention to meet the growing needs of people.
Governor Sanwo-Oolu made this statement while talking at the official ceremony of delivery of the newly built Center for Custodian accidents and emergencies in EPE, a collaboration product between the foundation of the Ministry of Health and Social Responsibility of the State's custodian.
The governor assured that his administration would continue in his efforts to ensure that timely and efficient emergency care is a right, not a luxury, which says he would continue to build facilities that ensure the health, safety and dignity of each lakes.
“Our administration will not give in its efforts to ensure that timely and efficient emergency care is a right, not a luxury. We will continue to build facilities that ensure the health, safety and dignity of each lakes,” he said.
Governor Sanwo-olu described the center as a “bold step”, saying that it marked a new reference point on the State Infrastructure and Social Development Agenda, as noted that the start-up of the installation was aimed at expanding access to urgent medical services and that save lives, particularly for the river and rural communities in Lagos.
“This center is not just a building, it is a vital installation that can mean the difference between life and death. With the latest generation team, the well -structured treatment areas and modern support facilities, this emergency center is designed to provide fast and Salvador attention to EPE residents and surrounding areas,” said the governor.
Speaking more, Sanwo-Oolu emphasized that the installation, equipped with triage units, fully tight emergency rooms, diagnostic sections, personnel rooms and comfortable waiting areas, not only would it improve the patient's results, but also improve the performance of personnel, guarantee faster response times and strengthen public trust in the health sector.
The governor praised Custodian Investments Limited for sponsoring the project, applauding his commitment to social responsibility and gathering the community.
He also praised the State Ministry of Health and the project implementation team for its dedication and excellence in the execution of the initiative.
However, Governor Sanwo-Ulu urged all interested parties, community leaders, health professionals and residents of EPE, to take possession of the center, support staff and safeguard the installation to ensure that it continues to be a lighthouse of hope and health.
Also speaking at the event, the health commissioner of the state of Lagos, Prof. Akin Abayomi, said the government's commitment to deepen public-private associations, particularly in health insurance plans that can support emergency medical care.
The commissioner also said that the State would continue to develop initiatives that improve the provision of medical care, including the design of programs that guarantee the sustainability of emergency services.
Present at the event were the special advisor (SA) for the Governor of Health, Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, other senior government officials, traditional rulers and members of the EPE community.