Hamzat donates ₦80m to Lagos medical centre

Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, has donated ₦80 million to St Agnes Medical Centre in Maryland, Lagos. The donation aims to support the purchase of medical equipment and make the facility fully operational. The medical centre, which began as a parish clinic in 1996, has been completed but requires additional equipment and personnel to operate at full capacity.

The donation was announced on Monday by the Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Dayo Bush-Alebiosu, who represented Hamzat at the 2026 Thanksgiving and Bazaar of St Agnes Catholic Church, Maryland. The event was themed Harvest of Grace and Gratitude. Hamzat described the annual celebration as more than a religious gathering, saying it provided an opportunity to mobilise resources for projects benefiting the wider community.

The ₦80 million donation will support the provision of medical equipment, including an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), as the facility prepares to expand its services to the wider community. The medical centre's facilities include an eye care unit, diagnostic centre, maternal and child health unit, consulting rooms, rehabilitation facilities and an emergency response unit. The proposed multi-bed intensive care unit will provide critical services to residents of Maryland, Anthony, Ikeja, Ojota and neighbouring communities.

The Parish Priest, Rev. Fr Theodore Martinos, appealed for continued support to equip the facility. He said, “We need to use the gifts God has blessed us with, which are the fruits of our labour, to supply medical equipment needed to enhance our medical facility, the St Agnes Medical Centre.” The Chairman of the Harvest Committee, Odion Aleobua, welcomed the donation, expressing confidence that it would accelerate the centre’s full operation.

The donation comes as Hamzat outlines his healthcare proposals ahead of the 2027 governorship election. His plans include expanding the Ilera Eko health insurance scheme, completing ongoing hospital projects and strengthening primary healthcare services across Lagos State. This donation is a significant step towards improving healthcare services in the state.

St Agnes Medical Centre's expansion will increase access to medical services for the local community. The centre's growth from a parish clinic to a fully-fledged medical centre is a testament to the community's efforts to improve healthcare. With the new equipment and facilities, the centre will be better equipped to handle emergency cases and provide specialised care to patients.

The donation is a boost to Hamzat's healthcare agenda, which focuses on improving healthcare services across Lagos State. The ₦80 million donation will go a long way in making St Agnes Medical Centre fully operational and providing quality healthcare services to the community.

Key points

• Hamzat's donation will support the provision of medical equipment, including an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), at St Agnes Medical Centre.
• The medical centre will provide critical services to residents of Maryland, Anthony, Ikeja, Ojota and neighbouring communities.
• The donation aligns with Hamzat's healthcare proposals, which include expanding the Ilera Eko health insurance scheme and strengthening primary healthcare services.