- Governor Sanwo-Olu described the upgrade as a “game changer” for healthcare delivery in Lagos
The Federal Government has taken over a Lagos State-owned general hospital for upgrade to a Federal Medical Centre (FMC), increasing the number of such facilities in Lagos to two.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, formalised the transfer during the Lagos Trauma Conference, following a request by the governor to establish an advanced healthcare facility in the Epe division.
The hospital, Epe General Hospital, will now provide tertiary healthcare services, filling a gap in the Lagos East Senatorial District. Currently, tertiary facilities like Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Federal Medical Centre, Ebute-Metta, and Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) are concentrated in the Central and Western districts.
Governor Sanwo-Olu described the upgrade as a “game changer” for healthcare delivery in Lagos. The new FMC will feature specialised services, including Neonatal Intensive Care, Open Heart Surgery, and advanced obstetrics and gynaecology.
The agreement also includes the establishment of the Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (FEDCAM) in Ilara Igboye, Epe, offering training in acupuncture, herbal medicine, and other alternative therapies, as well as a School of Nursing set to open next year. Minister Alausa noted that the institutions would provide new opportunities for young Nigerians to pursue medical careers, addressing workforce gaps in the sector.
This collaboration signals the Federal Government’s commitment to expanding healthcare access and strengthening intergovernmental partnerships.