Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has laid the foundation stone for the construction of a new 140-bed multi-specialist hospital, the Lagos Medipark.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the hospital, located at Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, Sanwo-Olu noted that the project is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative facilitated by Iwosan Investments Ltd and IASO Medipark Ltd in partnership with the Lagos State Government.

Sanwo-Olu hinted that the project, when completed, will also include a state-of-the-art diagnostics centre, residential accommodations for healthcare professionals, training facilities to develop a skilled healthcare workforce, and commercial and retail spaces dedicated to medical services.

The governor praised the investors for choosing to partner with the Lagos State Government to ensure that primary healthcare becomes accessible to all, adding that his administration will leave no stone unturned to ensure the project is completed in record time.

“This cutting-edge medical complex is envisioned to provide world-class clinical care, advance research and innovation, and deliver solutions to critical health challenges. It will be a beacon of hope—a place where medical excellence meets compassionate care.

“The Lagos Medipark aligns seamlessly with our administration’s T.H.E.M.E.S+ Agenda, particularly under the ‘Health and Environment’ pillar. It symbolizes our determination to create a healthcare system that meets global standards and responds effectively to the diverse needs of our dynamic population.

“As we break ground, I urge all stakeholders—private sector partners, healthcare professionals, and citizens alike—to join hands with us in bringing this vision to life by reaffirming our collective commitment to ensuring that the Lagos Medipark becomes a lasting legacy for generations to come,” he said.

Sanwo-Olu also disclosed that his administration is currently building the largest pediatric hospital in sub-Saharan Africa, Massey Hospital on Lagos Island, and the largest mental health facility in Ketu-Ejirin, as well as various infrastructure projects across different parts of the state to meet the needs of Lagos residents.