Lagos govt partners monarchs for improved healthcare

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Lagos govt partners monarchs for improved healthcare

The Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Health District III, Dr Monsurat Adeleke, has solicited the support of traditional rulers within the District covering Eti-Osa, Ibeju-Lekki, Epe and environs, in extending quality healthcare to residents of the areas, especially those living in the hinterlands and riverine communities.

She made the appeal during separate visits to the Elegushi of Ikate Kingdom, Oba Saheed Elegushi; the Oniru of Iruland, Oba Gbolahan Lawal; the Ojomu of Ajiranland, Oba Tijani Adetunji Akinloye; the Onibeju of Ibeju Kingdom, Oba Waliu Rasaq; and the Oloja of Epe Kingdom, Oba Kamorudeen Animashaun, a statement said on Tuesday.

Adeleke, whose visit to the Elegushi of Ikate Kingdom coincided with the celebration of this year’s Ejiwa Elegba Festival celebration in Ikate, took advantage of the visit to discuss plans to improve primary health in Ikate Kingdom and District III as a whole.

At the palace of Oniru, she appreciated the traditional ruler for taking up the upgrade of Oniru Primary Health Centre, expressing optimism that with the support and influence of all traditional rulers within the district, the task of extending healthcare to the unreached areas would be seamless as there will be cooperation from the populace.

The Permanent Secretary also thanked the Ojomu of Ajiranland for initiating a visionary collaboration with Total Energies and Chevron, which led to the construction of the emerging Ajiran Primary Health Centre, revealing that the traditional ruler facilitated the convergence of healthcare innovation and cultural heritage for Ajiran town.

She also appreciated the traditional rulers of the Ibeju Kingdom and Epe for their support for the health centres in their domains, while calling for more collaboration for improved healthcare among the people.

“With the support and influence of our traditional rulers, I’m certain that we will significantly and positively influence the health of our population,” she added.