Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to expanding health infrastructure in Lagos State, with a focus on emergency response, maternal care, and disease prevention.
Speaking on Friday at the official commissioning of the new Custodian Accident and Emergency Centre in Epe, Sanwo-Olu described the facility as a “bold step forward” in the state’s development agenda. The centre is a collaboration between the Lagos State Ministry of Health and the Custodian Social Responsibility Foundation.
“This centre is not just a building—it is a vital facility that can mean the difference between life and death,” the Governor said. “With state-of-the-art equipment, well-structured treatment areas, and modern support facilities, this emergency centre is designed to deliver swift and life-saving care to residents of Epe and surrounding areas.”
The facility includes triage units, fully equipped emergency wards, diagnostic areas, staff lounges, and waiting rooms. Sanwo-Olu emphasized that the centre would enhance patient care, boost staff performance, and build public confidence in the healthcare system.
He commended Custodian Investments Limited for sponsoring the project and praised the Ministry of Health and the project team for their execution. “Our administration will not relent in its efforts to ensure that timely and efficient emergency care is a right, not a luxury,” he said.
The Governor also urged healthcare workers and community members to take ownership of the centre and ensure it is maintained as a critical lifeline for the region.
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, also spoke at the event, highlighting the importance of public-private partnerships in strengthening healthcare delivery and emergency services.
The inauguration was attended by senior government officials, traditional rulers, and members of the Epe community.
