The Lagos State Government has intensified monitoring of major healthcare infrastructure projects across the State, with the 280-bed Ojo General Hospital nearing completion and construction work progressing steadily at the new 180-bed Somolu General Hospital.
The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, disclosed this during an inspection tour of the two projects on Friday, stressing the importance of regular monitoring to ensure that the facilities are completed to the required standards and delivered within the expected timelines.
According to the Commissioner, the Ojo General Hospital project is currently about 85 per cent complete and is expected to be ready for commissioning by the end of 2026 or in the first quarter of 2027.
Abayomi, who was accompanied by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Works, Dr. (Engr.) Adekunle Olayinka, noted that the Ojo facility had entered its finishing stage. He disclosed that high-tech medical equipment and furniture for the hospital had already been ordered as part of preparations for its eventual commissioning and commencement of operations.
The Commissioner explained that inspection visits to the project site would now be conducted more frequently to ensure that construction activities remain on schedule and that every component of the facility meets the required quality and healthcare standards.
Meanwhile, construction work is also progressing on the new 180-bed Somolu General Hospital, which is being developed to expand access to quality healthcare services in the area.
The Somolu facility is planned as a specialised medical centre focusing on head and neck-related medical services, further strengthening Lagos State’s capacity to provide specialised healthcare to residents.
The State Government reiterated its commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure through the development, expansion and modernisation of medical facilities across Lagos.
The ongoing projects form part of broader efforts to provide residents with accessible, efficient and quality healthcare services while strengthening the State’s healthcare delivery system.
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