First Bank Commissions First PHC At Ijedodo

After laying the foundation 22 months ago, the First Bank of Nigeria has inaugurated the inaugural Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) in Ijeododo Community, located in the Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State.

The facility is expected to cater to over 2000 residents residing in the community which the bank had embarked on, as part of its commitment and support for the Lagos State government’s ‘One Community at a Time (OCAAT)’ initiative.

Speaking at the commissioning in Lagos recently, the Managing Director and Chief Executive of

First Bank, Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, said it was important to note that the OCAAT initiative which is an integrated, inter- sectoral and community-based programme aimed at achieving sustainable improvements in the lives of people across Lagos State, aligns with the tenets of First Bank’s Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CRS) approach.

Adeduntan who was represented by Mr. Seyi Oyefeso, noted that with the completion of the PHC, “it is heart-warming to know that beginning from today, residents of this community will no longer have to travel long distances to access a fundamental amenity such as healthcare.

“This reality in itself is one of the biggest inspirations behind our partnership with the Lagos State Government to execute this project and I congratulate everyone for being a part of the life-changing history being made today.

“At First Bank, our CRS approach is three-pronged: Citizenship, Stakeholder Management and Impact Management. While the Citizenship and Stakeholder Management arms involve considering the needs of stakeholders when making decisions, Impact Management focuses on minimising our negative impact and increasing our positive impact on the society.”