The Chairman of Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Segun Odunmbaku, has participated in a high-level Primary Health Care (PHC) Policy Dialogue organised by the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board at the Sheraton Hotels, Lagos.
The dialogue, themed “Strengthening Primary Health Care System: A Joint Leadership Dialogue,” brought together key stakeholders from state and local government levels to deliberate on practical strategies for improving primary healthcare delivery across Lagos State.
In her opening remarks, the Director of Medical Services and Disease Control at the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Veronica Iwayemi, outlined the objectives of the engagement, stressing the importance of accountability, effective governance and the critical role of local government leadership in translating health sector reforms into improved access, efficiency and public confidence in PHC services.
Delivering a goodwill message, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, described primary healthcare as the foundation of universal health coverage. She urged local government chairmen to demonstrate strong political will, deepen community engagement, and promote accountability and resource mobilisation to strengthen PHC outcomes.
Also speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, highlighted the state’s comprehensive approach to addressing gaps in primary healthcare. He noted that ongoing reforms are focused on governance, sustainable financing, technology adoption, data-driven systems and the development of a well-supported health workforce.
Speaking after the dialogue, Hon. Odunmbaku said his administration has continued to invest in the rehabilitation and upgrading of primary health centres, the digitisation of medical records, procurement of modern medical equipment and the provision of free medical services for residents. He reaffirmed his commitment to sustained collaboration with the state government and relevant partners to ensure accessible, efficient and quality healthcare delivery in Ojodu LCDA.
