01/05/2026
STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT IN AGBOYI-KETU…LASHMA PUSHES FOR UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE
AGBOYI-KETU, Lagos – The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has called on traditional rulers, political leaders, artisans, and all residents of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA to fully embrace the state’s health insurance scheme, Ilera Eko, as part of a renewed push for universal health coverage.
The appeal came during a stakeholders’ engagement meeting held yesterday, Thursday 30th April 2026, at the Agboyi-Ketu LCDA Multipurpose Hall. The event, convened by LASHMA, was led by the agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, who was represented by Mr. Tosin Awosika.
Speaking on behalf of the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Awosika underscored the Lagos State Government’s determination to register every resident of Agboyi-Ketu into the scheme, stressing that affordable and quality healthcare should not be a privilege but a right.
“We are committed to achieving universal health coverage. That means every Lagos resident must have access to healthcare without financial hardship,” Awosika said, while calling for effective collaboration between LASHMA and the local council to drive the scheme’s success.
Other LASHMA officials, including Mrs. Adebukola Jayeoba, Area Coordinator, and Mrs. Bunmi Peters, Emergency Care Officer, detailed the benefit packages of the Social Health Insurance Scheme. Residents were assured of 24/7 customer service support to guide them on medical insurance services.
The Executive Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, Hon. (Mrs.) Adetola Adunni Abubakar, who was unavoidably absent, was ably represented by the Vice Chairman, Hon. Yomi Ganiu Fatai. He praised LASHMA’s efforts and reaffirmed the council’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery.
“We will ensure our citizens have easier access to quality health services. I urge every stakeholder here to take it as a personal responsibility to sensitize families, friends, and communities on the benefits of Ilera Eko,” Hon. Fatai said.
The engagement ended with a warm reception for the LASHMA team, and responses from the Iyalode of Agboyi-Ketu, Chief Mrs Jemilat Busari Adenuga, the Iyaloja, Alhaja Shakirat Balogun and the CDC Chairman, Engr. Basiru Adewale Badejo, as the community leaders pledged continued mobilization and advocacy. They all reiterated that universal health coverage requires collective responsibility, urging sustained grassroots support for the Ilera Eko rollout across the LCDA. The event was well attended by the Legislative arm, Executives, Management Team, Nulge and other stakeholders in Agboyi-Ketu.