DENTAL AND HEART-TO-HEART CLINIC COMMISSIONED IN IKATE-ELEGUSHIThe Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the Nigerian Navy, has commissioned a newly constructed Dental Clinic and Heart-to-Heart Clinic at the Ikate Primary Health Centre in Ikate-Elegushi, Lekki, Lagos.
The health facility expansion was delivered under the Chief of the Naval Staff Special Intervention Quick Impact Project Scheme to bring specialised public healthcare directly to residents of Ikateland.
Representing the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, the Flag Officer Commanding, Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Abubakar Abdullahi Mustapha, described the project as timely and impactful.
He emphasised that security is strengthened when communities are empowered through meaningful development initiatives.
The initiative provides residents with access to dental services, antiretroviral therapy, counselling and other essential healthcare services.
The newly commissioned centre is expected to cater to the dental and heart-to-heart healthcare needs of Lagosians and improve access to specialised medical services within the community.
The people of Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom were congratulated on the intervention, with a call for the facilities to be properly maintained to ensure they continue to serve the community.