Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed that the State Government is considering establishing a specialized university for medical sciences to help address the shortage of healthcare professionals in the state.
Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Prof. Ayo Omotayo, and the institute’s leadership at Lagos House, Marina, the Governor noted that the proposed institution would complement the state’s existing tertiary institutions and accommodate the increasing demand for medical professionals.
Governor Sanwo-Olu highlighted that the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) remains the foremost tertiary health facility in the country, attracting patients from across Nigeria despite heavy operational pressures.
During the visit, Prof. Omotayo also sought the Lagos State Government’s partnership for the upcoming Orange Economy Summit, aimed at promoting the cultural and creative economy.
