AYOBO-IPAJA LCDA LEGISLATIVE LEADER ADVOCATES BETTER HEALTHCARE AFTER OVERSIGHT VISIT

AYOBO-IPAJA LCDA LEGISLATIVE LEADER ADVOCATES BETTER HEALTHCARE AFTER OVERSIGHT VISIT

Hon. Adebayo Faruk, Leader of the 6th Legislative Arm of Ayobo-Ipaja Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has reaffirmed his commitment to improving healthcare delivery following an extensive oversight visit to primary health centres across the council. The visit, conducted on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, was aimed at assessing facilities and service delivery to ensure residents receive quality and affordable healthcare.

The oversight exercise, carried out in collaboration with the Medical Health Officer (MHO), Dr. Meya Adekunle Samuel, covered key healthcare facilities, including Ipaja Primary Health Centre, Ishefun Primary Health Centre, Cele/Apata Primary Health Centre, and Bada Ayobo Primary Health Centre. The inspection provided lawmakers with firsthand insight into the state of infrastructure, staffing, and healthcare services at these centres, which serve as vital lifelines for thousands of residents.

During the visit, Hon. Faruk and his legislative team toured consultation rooms, maternity wards, pharmacies, and waiting areas. They engaged healthcare workers to identify operational challenges and listened to feedback from patients about their experiences at the centres. The findings, according to Hon. Faruk, revealed areas requiring urgent government intervention to boost efficiency and service delivery.

“We are here to assess the state of our primary health centres and identify areas that require urgent government intervention,” Hon. Faruk stated. “Healthcare is a top priority for us, and we are committed to working with the executive arm to ensure our people have access to quality and affordable healthcare services.”

Hon. Faruk was joined on the oversight visit by other members of the legislative arm, including Hon. Bewaji Folake Afolabi, Deputy Leader and Councilor for Ward E; Hon. Akinyemi Rasaq Ajibola, Councilor for Ward C; Hon. Babayeju Samuel Oluwaseun, Councilor for Ward A; Hon. Adetayo Ayodele, Councilor for Ward B; and Mr. Sanusi, Clerk of the 6th Legislative Arm.

Dr. Meya Adekunle Samuel, who accompanied the lawmakers, commended the initiative and emphasized the need for modern medical equipment, improved infrastructure, and additional healthcare personnel to strengthen service delivery. He described the visit as an important step toward addressing pressing healthcare challenges in the LCDA.

The findings from the visit will be compiled into a detailed report to guide legislative deliberations and inform the executive arm on critical areas requiring immediate attention. Hon. Faruk assured residents that consistent monitoring of healthcare facilities would remain a priority for the legislative arm, adding that collaboration with the executive arm is crucial to delivering impactful governance and improving the quality of life for all residents.