The Lagos State Development and Property Corporation has renovated and transformed a portable cabin to serve as a new maternity ward at the Ebute Metta General Hospital as part of its corporate social responsibilities.
In a statement, it was noted that at the handover ceremony, the Medical Director of Ebute Metta General Hospital, Dr Irewole Ojo, expressed her appreciation to LSDPC for their intervention.
She noted that while the hospital has an existing maternity structure, it was far from ideal in terms of accessibility and functionality. She narrated how the transformation began when she observed the quality of LSDPC portal cabins near the Third Mainland Bridge and considered the Corporation an ideal partner for this initiative.
Ojo praised LSDPC for its professionalism, resource mobilisation, and technical expertise, which culminated in the delivery of the new maternity ward. She expressed optimism about the future, stating that the hospital remains hopeful for a comprehensive renovation of its entire facility.
The Commissioner III for Lagos State Health Service Commission, Dr Moyosore Adejumo, in her remarks, commended LSDPC for the initiative and highlighted the importance of access to quality healthcare, especially for maternal and child health.
The Commissioner also emphasised the need for continued investments in health infrastructure and called for permanent structural improvements to enhance the hospital’s service capacity.
Meanwhile, the Managing Director of LSDPC, Ayodeji Joseph, said that the Corporation will equip the newly built maternity ward to support effective maternal healthcare delivery.
“This move reflects LSDPC’s strong commitment to community-centred development and aligns with the government’s broader objective of strengthening healthcare infrastructure across the state.”
The event was also attended by the Medical Director of Mainland Hospital, Dr Adedeji Adejumo; the Executive Director of enterprise services at LSDPC, Prince Adeniyi Aromolaran; as well as members of the management and staff of both LSDPC and Ebute Metta General Hospital.”
