In a major boost to infrastructure development in Lagos East, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has commissioned two key projects aimed at improving education and healthcare in the district.
The first project, a block of 22 classrooms at Wright Memorial Primary School in Somolu, is designed to provide enhanced learning environments for students in the area. The project, which aligns with SDG 4 (Quality Education), aims to reduce overcrowding and improve the quality of education. By equipping the school with modern facilities, the initiative ensures that students from underserved communities have access to conducive learning spaces that foster academic growth.
In the health sector, a new 40-bed Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) was commissioned in Agboyi-Ketu. This state-of-the-art facility is set to provide critical healthcare services to residents of the local community, significantly reducing pressure on overcrowded general hospitals in the area. The project falls in line with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), aiming to enhance healthcare delivery, particularly in reducing maternal and child mortality and addressing other primary healthcare needs. The PHC is equipped with modern medical equipment, making it a vital healthcare hub for the surrounding communities.
Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, who facilitated the projects for his constituents, emphasized during the commissioning ceremony the importance of these initiatives in addressing the key challenges faced by his constituents. He reiterated his commitment to sustainable development and the well-being of the people of Lagos East. He also acknowledged the efforts of the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) in executing the projects, noting that the collaboration has resulted in many other meaningful projects that are transforming lives in the senatorial district.
Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire highlighted the importance of education and healthcare in achieving sustainable development. She emphasized that these initiatives are part of a broader effort to ensure that no one is left behind, expressing hope that the new facilities would make a lasting impact on the lives of the people in the community.
These projects are just a few examples of the numerous interventions being made by OSSAP-SDGs across Nigeria, aimed at achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The focus on education and healthcare is critical, as they are foundational to achieving other Sustainable Development Goals, she stated.
Desmond Utomwen
SA Media
