22/08/2025
Giwa Quadri Abiodun Planwell posted
Giwa Quadri Abiodun
61 surulere lagos
Osoroko Community, Ibeju-Lekki LGA, Lagos State, Nigeria
[email protected]
Date: August 22, 2025
To:
The Executive Chairman,
Ibeju-Lekki Local Government
Igando-Oloja, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria
Cc:
The Permanent Secretary,
Lagos State Ministry of Health
The Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Subject:
Urgent Request for Establishment of a Primary Healthcare Facility And The Rehabilitation Of The Delapitated Existing Ones In Osoroko Community, Ibeju-Lekki LGA
Dear Hon. Chairman, I am writing to draw your attention to the critical lack of healthcare facilities in the Osoroko community, located along the Lekki Free Trade Zone Road in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area, and to respectfully request the establishment of a primary healthcare center to address this pressing need.
Osoroko, situated near significant developments such as the Lekki Free Trade Zone, Dangote Refinery, and Lekki Deep Sea Port, is experiencing rapid growth as part of the "New Lagos" vision. However, residents currently face significant barriers to accessing healthcare, with the nearest facilities—Lekki Primary Health Care Center and Akodo General Hospital—located approximately 40 minutes away by road. This distance creates challenges, particularly for vulnerable populations such as pregnant women, children, and the elderly, who require timely medical care.
The absence of a local healthcare facility undermines the Lagos State Government’s commitment to accessible healthcare and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being.
The Ibeju-Lekki LGA has benefited from transformative infrastructure projects, including the Lekki-Epe Expressway and the Lekki Free Trade Zone, which are driving economic growth and population influx.
To support this development, a primary healthcare center in Osoroko would ensure that residents, including workers in nearby industries, have access to essential medical services. The Lagos State Ministry of Health’s successful partnerships, such as the recent polio eradication campaign in January 2025, demonstrate the potential for impactful health interventions through collaboration with local governments.
I kindly urge your offices to: Conduct a feasibility study for establishing a primary healthcare center in Osoroko to serve the community’s growing population.
Allocate budget resources in the 2026 fiscal year to initiate this project, potentially in partnership with private sector stakeholders, as seen in the Lekki Free Trade Zone developments.
Engage community leaders and residents in planning to ensure the facility meets local needs.
Iam committed to supporting this initiative through community advocacy and collaboration with your offices. I respectfully request your ministry to bring healthcare services closer to Osoroko residents. Thank you for your dedication to improving the lives of Lagosians. We trust in your leadership to address this critical gap and look forward to your positive response.
Yours sincerely,
Giwa Quadri Abiodun Planwell