Lagos State Health District II has engaged traditional rulers and community leaders in Ikorodu Local Government Area to strengthen the use of Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and deepen community participation in healthcare delivery.
The meeting, held at the palace of the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, HRM Oba AbdulKabir Adewale Shotobi, focused on improving health outcomes through preventive care and stronger collaboration between government and grassroots institutions.
In her remarks, the Permanent Secretary of Health District II, Dr. Dayo Lajide, emphasised the importance of preventive healthcare in addressing rising cases of diabetes and hypertension.
She encouraged residents to embrace healthier lifestyles, including regular blood pressure checks, balanced diets, and physical exercise.
Dr. Lajide also assured traditional leaders of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to upgrading health infrastructure, providing quality services, and expanding access through the Ilera Eko Health Insurance Scheme.
Oba Shotobi commended the initiative, describing community health as a shared responsibility.
He called for stronger government support in healthcare delivery and urged all stakeholders to intensify sensitisation on healthy living and disease prevention.
The dialogue identified key priorities such as better use of PHCs, regulation of Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs), improved drug supply and emergency response, sustained child welfare and immunisation, elderly care, and stronger advocacy for nutrition and fitness.
The engagement, attended by chiefs, baales, and other community leaders, ended with a renewed pledge of partnership between the state government and Ikorodu residents to ensure accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare for all.
