Lagos East Constituents Receive New Classroom Blocks, Healthcare Facility from SDG
In a significant stride toward infrastructure improvement, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SSAP-SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, has officially unveiled two pivotal projects aimed at enhancing both education and healthcare in Lagos East.
A statement by Media Aide to SSAP-SDGs Desmond UTOMWEN disclosed that the first initiative, a 22-classroom block at Wright Memorial Primary School in Somolu, is set to alleviate overcrowding and improve the quality of education for local students.
This project supports Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education), ensuring that children from underserved communities have access to modern learning environments conducive to academic success. With new facilities in place, the school aims to foster an enhanced educational experience for its students.
In a complementary move, a state-of-the-art 40-bed Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) was inaugurated in Agboyi-Ketu. This new facility promises to deliver essential healthcare services to the local populace, significantly easing the burden on crowded general hospitals in the region.
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Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being), the PHC is equipped with advanced medical technology aimed at improving healthcare delivery, particularly for maternal and child health, thereby addressing critical primary healthcare needs.
During the commissioning ceremony, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru expressed his enthusiasm for the projects, emphasizing their role in tackling key challenges faced by his constituents. He reaffirmed his dedication to sustainable development and the enhancement of life quality for the people of Lagos East.
Abiru also acknowledged the OSSAP-SDGs’ ongoing contributions in executing these impactful initiatives, noting that their collaboration has led to transformative projects within the senatorial district.
Princess Orelope-Adefulire underscored the vital role of education and healthcare in achieving sustainable development objectives. She articulated her vision of inclusive progress, stating that these initiatives are part of a larger strategy to ensure that no individual is overlooked. The aim is to leave a positive and enduring impact on the community through the newly established facilities.
These projects exemplify the broader efforts of OSSAP-SDGs across Nigeria, focusing on achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. By prioritizing education and healthcare, they are laying the groundwork for advancing other crucial Sustainable Development Goals, she highlighted.
The commissioning marks a hopeful new chapter for the constituents of Lagos East, as the community anticipates the lasting benefits brought by these strategic interventions.
