The Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM) is poised for significant infrastructural development as Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has approved a series of expansion and renovation projects for the Institution.
These projects, awarded to contractors under the supervision of the Lagos State Infrastructure Asset Management Agency (LASIAMA), are Phase 1 plans of the College’s long-term development that will enhance medical education and healthcare delivery in Lagos State.
The approved projects include the renovation of LASUCOM Histology/Anatomy Laboratories in Ikeja and the conversion of the CACOVID Centre, Mainland Hospital, Yaba, and Cardo-Renal Center, Gbagada into Annexes of the College.
The Honourable Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi alongside the Commissioner for Tertiary Education – Mr Tolani Sule were present at the sites on Wednesday, 26th and Thursday, 27th March 2025 to explore the facilities with the College Executives and other relevant stakeholders, to meet with the contractors and also discuss commencement of the project.
Speaking on the significance of the project, the Commissioner for Health described the exercise as a “crucial step in expanding the college and addressing the shortage of human resources in the health sector.”
He emphasised that Phase 1 of the expansion is expected to be completed within four months, paving the way for new annexes for LASUCOM.
The Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Mr Tolani Sule, echoed this sentiment, stating, “This project is about a greater Lagos rising. By expanding the workforce in the health sector, we are securing the future of healthcare delivery in our state.”
The Vice-Chancellor, visibly elated by the progress, stated, “I am the happiest person right now. The National Universities Commission (NUC), Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), and other accrediting bodies have promised to visit and commence their accreditation processes within a year.”
The Provost of the College, Prof. Olufemi Idowu has expressed gratitude to Governor Sanwo-Olu for his continued investment in medical education and healthcare infrastructure.
Expressing his delight in his address to stakeholders present at the ceremony, he described the development as “wonderful news” that has been well received by faculty members and college staff.
He hailed the expansion and renovation projects as benchmarks in the government’s plans to combat a lack of human resources in the State’s health sector and LASUCOM’s drive to provide world-class medical training and research facilities.
Speaking on LASIAMA’s role, the General Manager of the agency, Ms. Adenike Adekanbi reassured stakeholders of their dedication to delivering quality work within the stipulated timeframe.
“We have worked at this site before and understand the landscape. With the support of LASUCOM, we are confident in meeting the four-month deadline,” she affirmed.
The visit ended with a symbolic handing-over ceremony at the Cardo-Renal Centre, Gbagada, where contracts were officially signed and handed over to the contractors, signalling the transition from planning to execution.
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