The Lagos State Primary Health Care Board has unveiled a 10-year Financial Sustainability Plan tagged Lagos State Primary Health Care Compact 2026, a landmark agreement aimed at strengthening and sustaining primary healthcare delivery across the state.

The groundbreaking compact serves as an intergovernmental statement of commitment and collaboration between the state government, the 20 local councils, and the 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), reinforcing a shared vision for sustainable healthcare financing and improved service delivery for all residents of Lagos State.

The historic agreement was signed during a two-day retreat on the 10-Year Plan for Primary Health Care Financing, and organised by the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB) in conjunction with members of Conference 57, World Bank founded IMPACT Programme, Engender and other development partners .

The retreat provided a strategic platform for robust engagement, policy dialogue, and consensus-building among key stakeholders on the future of primary healthcare financing in Lagos State.

The agreement followed extensive deliberations with critical health stakeholders, as well as the Chairmen of the Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas, who demonstrated overwhelming support, enthusiasm, and collective resolve towards the successful implementation of the initiative.

The signing ceremony reflected a rare and commendable display of unity, partnership, and political will across all tiers of government, with the Council Chairmen reaffirming their unwavering commitment to strengthening primary healthcare systems within their respective councils and communities.

Representing the State Government at the ceremony were the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, in his capacity as the principal political custodian of the Lagos State health sector; the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. (Mrs.) Kemi Ogunyemi, as the principal advisory authority to the Governor on health matters; and the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB), Dr. Ibrahim Akinwunmi Mustafa, mni, who serves as the principal technical and administrative coordinator of primary healthcare in Lagos State.

Also party to the agreement were the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas, acting through their respective Chairmen on behalf of the offices and territories they represent and serve.

The Lagos State Primary Health Care Compact 2026 is designed to provide a long-term framework for sustainable healthcare financing, stronger intergovernmental collaboration, and enhanced delivery of quality, accessible, and people-centered primary healthcare services across the state.

The initiative is firmly anchored on the THEMES+ Agenda of the Lagos State Government and aligns with the Lagos State Development Plan 2052, both of which prioritize healthcare as a critical pillar for inclusive growth, social development, and improved quality of life for residents.