Lagos Committed To Developing Creative Industry - Sanwoolu
This, he said, will help in adding significant bed capacity to Lagos State’s healthcare infrastructure. While noting that the promotion and protection of the health of residents of Lagos State has a positive impact on social development and quality of life of citizens, Abayomi disclosed that the government embarked on the greenfield medical infrastructure projects to prevent issues noticed in health infrastructure across all levels of care. He added that all issues in medical health infrastructure will disappear when the medical infrastructure blueprint strategy is fully implemented.
“The continuous improvement in quality of health service in the State is a core mandate of our administration and we are uniquely positioned to utilize available resources to actualize this goal. With the ongoing refurbishment and roll out of new infrastructure blueprint, the medical infrastructure landscape of the State would look completely different, giving us a step closer to achieving universal health coverage,” he stated.
The Commissioner averred the medical infrastructure blueprint agenda would address the issue of brain drain, medical travels and patient welfare. The government, through the strategy, hopes to attract medical tourism to the State, he added.
“The prototype of the new, remodelled and upgraded healthcare infrastructure in the State will conform with key elements of global standards health facility designs, which include Natural Light/Ventilation,SustainableEnergy, Patient Flow, Infection Prevention, Noise Prevention, Flood Prevention, Identifiable standout visual features as well as scalability and modular design for expansion,” Abayomi stated.
The second wave of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), which spread more rapidly across Lagos State than the first wave, would have been devastating in Nigeria, but for efforts deployed by the government, the Commissioner said. He said the response strategy put in place by Governor Sanwo-Olu efficiently curtailed the pandemic and limited fatalities.
The Commissioner said the effectiveness of the State’s response strategy saved the country from negative impacts associated with the pandemic’s second wave as seen in other countries. He added that EKO TELEMED - a tech-driven platform through which the State Government managed the spread of the virus yielded efficient results in breaking the cycle of community infection. The Commissioner said there was an ongoing effort by the State Government to prevent a third wave of the pandemic, noting that Lagos has started the deployment of EKO TELEMED in the management of inbound international travellers from high burdened countries. The techdriven platform, Abayomi said, would be used to monitor movement and treat infected travellers.
Nigeria - Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said his administration is committed to developing the creative industry in Lagos in order to remain the number one destination for art, music and other talents.
Governor Sanwo-Olu made the statement on Monday evening while receiving the Nigerian online comedy group, known as ‘Ikorodu Bois’ at the Lagos House, Marina.
He said Lagos is proud of the Ikorodu Bois because their creativity has put them and Ikorodu on the global map of international entertainment platforms.
Ikorodu Bois, a group of young boys that is popular for recreating and mimic multi-million dollar music videos, Hollywood movie trailers, movie scenes and epic pictures using ordinary household items, consists of Muiz Sanni, Malik Sanni, Fawas Aina and Fawas Abdul Ganiu. They are managed by their brother, Babatunde Sanni.
Governor Sanwo-Olu who was excited by the creativity of the young boys promised to support and provide a platform for them to achieve their dream.
“I am happy to receive you today. I am one of your fans. What you are doing is real and original. It is something that is very rare. The world is watching you. I want you to stay focused and never take no for an answer. We will support you and give you the opportunity to get to places you never imagine.
“We are indeed very proud of you. This is original talent that is coming out from Lagos. I am watching you and my eyes are on you. We are really proud of you. Your creativity has put you and Ikorodu on the global map and platforms.
“As a State, we are proud of you. We will give you a platform and support you. We are committed to developing creative talents in Lagos as we continue to serve as the premier destination for music, art and creative talent generation in Africa.” Governor Sanwo-Olu during the meeting promised financial support for the education, costumes and welfare of the Ikorodu Bois as well as production of some of their works. Speaking during the visit to Governor Sanwo-Olu, the Manager of the Ikorodu Bois, Babatunde Sanni said they are honoured to meet the