LAGOS STATE GOVERNMENT MOVES TO ALIGN HEALTH GOVERNANCE AS HEALTH MINISTRY MEETS NEW HEALTH SERVICE COMMISSION BOARD
Lagos State Government recently tool giant step towards strengthen health sector governance and coordination as the leadership of the Ministry of Health held its inaugural strategic meeting with the newly constituted Board of the Lagos State Health Service Commission (HSC), setting the tone for reforms aimed at workforce expansion, patient safety, and universal health coverage.
The meeting, held at the Conference Room of the Ministry in Alausa had key policymakers in attendance,including the honourable commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. (Mrs.) Kemi Ogunyemi, and the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Dayo Lajide, alongside the HSC Chairman, Dr. Olukayode Olumuyiwa Oguntimehin, board members – Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, Dr. Omolaja Odunuga, Pharm. (Dr.) Moyosore Adejumo, Dr. (Mrs.) Ololade Fadipe – and the Commission’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Abimbola Mabogunje.
In his presentation at the meeting, the honourable commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi described the engagement as critical to aligning the Commission with the broader health sector vision of the state, noting that “this meeting is particularly important because it provides us an opportunity to align the newly constituted Board with the strategic direction of government.”
In her remarks, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. (Mrs.) Kemi Ogunyemi underscored the urgency of strengthening clinical administration and patient safety across health facilities, noting that gaps still exist in compliance with basic standards and protocols.
Responding on behalf of the Board, the Chairman, Dr. Olukayode Oguntimehin described his appointment as “a homecoming” and pledged the Commission’s commitment to effective collaboration, noting that many of the Ministry’s priorities align with the Board’s direction, particularly in strengthening the health workforce and improving system efficiency.
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A bold move in the right direction—better coordination means better healthcare for all.
If a man has wealth without health
The wealth is nothing
This is to show that Ogun state also make like Lagos state
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As it is widely known, “Health is Wealth”.
An healthy nation is a productive nation.
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This is amazing. Greater achievements.
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