The Lagos State Government has intensified monitoring of healthcare infrastructure projects as the 280-bed Ojo General Hospital nears completion, while construction of the new 180-bed Somolu General Hospital progresses.
The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, disclosed this during an inspection tour of the two projects on Friday, saying the Ojo facility is about 85 per cent complete and expected to be ready for commissioning by the end of 2026 or the first quarter of 2027.
Abayomi, accompanied by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Works, Dr Adekunle Olayinka, said the Ojo project had entered its finishing stage, with medical equipment and furniture already ordered. He added that more frequent inspections would be conducted to ensure the facility meets the required standards.
At Somolu, the Commissioner inspected the foundation of the new seven-floor, 180-bed multi-specialist hospital, which is currently about 15 per cent complete.
He explained that the new hospital was necessitated by the large population within the area and the limitations of the existing 60-bed Somolu General Hospital. He assured residents that clinical services at the existing facility would continue uninterrupted throughout construction.
According to Abayomi, the new Somolu hospital will operate as a Head and Neck Super-Specialty Centre, offering Plastic Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, Ear, Nose and Throat, Ophthalmology and Dentistry, alongside Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
He said the specialisation plan aligns with the State Government’s strategy to transform general hospitals into centres of excellence with designated super-specialities, expanding access to advanced healthcare and reducing the need for residents to seek specialised treatment abroad.
The Commissioner also disclosed that the new hospital designs incorporate renewable energy, low-carbon technologies, water catchment, sewage management, improved patient and staff movement, and infection prevention measures.
He said about 107,000 registered patients currently access services at the Somolu facility, while its wider catchment population is estimated at between five and 10 million people, highlighting the need for a larger and more modern hospital.
Olayinka said the inspection confirmed the reported 85 per cent completion of the Ojo project, adding that quality assurance teams had identified minor areas requiring correction by the contractor.
He noted that the solar installation at Ojo met the required specifications and would provide an alternative power source when the facility becomes operational.
According to him, the Somolu project, which initially encountered some challenges, is now progressing after the issues were resolved and is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2027.
The government said modern engineering, green technologies, carbon-reduction measures and solar power are being incorporated into the Somolu hospital to improve sustainability, efficiency and patient safety.
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