ORILE AGEGE LCDA BOSS TAKES DELIVERY OF DUTY CABINS, RENOVATED HEALTH CARE CENTRE BUILDING DONATED BY NIGERIAN NAVY

ORILE AGEGE LCDA BOSS TAKES DELIVERY OF DUTY CABINS, RENOVATED HEALTH CARE CENTRE BUILDING DONATED BY NIGERIAN NAVY

In a remarkable demonstration of support for community development and healthcare delivery, the Nigerian Navy has commissioned and handed over newly constructed Duty Cabins and the renovated Orile Agege Primary Health Care Centre to the Executive Chairman of Orile Agege LCDA, Hon. Idowu Akinola Abiodun. The handover ceremony, held on Thursday, 28th August 2025, signifies a major milestone in efforts to enhance healthcare services and improve community well-being.

Speaking at the event, Hon. Idowu Akinola expressed profound gratitude to the Nigerian Navy for its intervention, noting that the provision of Duty Cabins and the renovation of the healthcare facility would greatly enhance service delivery. He emphasized that healthcare workers would now enjoy improved accommodation, boosting their morale, efficiency, and response times. He further highlighted that the upgraded Orile Agege PHC, which serves thousands of residents within and beyond the community, is now better equipped to deliver essential services such as maternal and child care, immunization, and emergency response in a more enabling and patient-friendly environment.

Representing the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, Rear Admiral S.U. Gombe urged the LCDA and healthcare workers to make judicious use of the facilities to maximize their benefit to residents. He emphasized the importance of maintaining the infrastructure to ensure its longevity and effectiveness.

Community leaders, health officials, and residents in attendance expressed their appreciation to Rear Admiral S.A. Akinwande, an indigene of Orile Agege who facilitated the project through the Nigerian Navy. They praised his commitment to grassroots development and his dedication to the well-being of the people.

The highlight of the ceremony was the symbolic handover of the renovated healthcare facilities and Duty Cabins to the Executive Chairman, management, and staff of the Orile Agege Primary Health Care Centre. The intervention is expected to strengthen the primary healthcare system, alleviate pressure on secondary and tertiary health facilities, and ensure that quality healthcare remains accessible and affordable for all residents.

The event was graced by traditional rulers, political leaders, community representatives, and other stakeholders, who collectively applauded the initiative as a model of effective collaboration between government institutions and local communities.