Lagos Health District III, Ibeju-Lekki Council Sensitize Residents on Health Awareness, Immunization Drive
By Akadiri Ayorinde
In a continued effort to strengthen grassroots healthcare delivery, the Lagos State Health District III, in partnership with the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, held a robust community health engagement on Tuesday, June 25, 2025, aimed at sensitizing residents on critical health practices and ongoing immunization programmes.
The well-attended outreach featured participants from across Ibeju-Lekki and had in attendance the Executive Chairman of the Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, accompanied by the Supervisor for Health, Hon. Tajudeen Sindiku Oniwonlu, alongside other key health officials.
In his address, Hon. Olowa expressed gratitude to the medical personnel for their selfless service, describing the medical profession as noble and essential to community development. He urged residents to prioritize their health by regularly checking their blood pressure, avoiding superstitions, and managing stress effectively.
“Health is wealth, and we must stop trivializing symptoms or resorting to unverified remedies,” Olowa said. “Our Primary Healthcare Centres are available and equipped, especially for nursing mothers and children. Let us use them.”
Also speaking at the event, Dr. Adenike from the Health District III emphasized that many common ailments are often misdiagnosed as malaria, revealing that only about 3% of tested cases are confirmed to be malaria. She credited the Lagos State Government’s proactive approach in combating the disease for this statistic.
Dr. Adenike cautioned against self-medication and advised parents to always consent to vaccinations for their children. “Vaccines save lives. Parents must cooperate with health officials during immunization campaigns,” she noted.
She also highlighted the ongoing Maternal Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Week, calling on residents to take full advantage of the free health services available. According to her, Saturday, June 28, has been designated for the National Oral Polio Immunization Day, while a Routine Immunization Intensification Programme will run from June 28 to July 4, 2025. She further announced that the HPV vaccine—a critical step in preventing cervical cancer—will be administered to girls who recently turned nine years old.
Ibeju-Lekki Local Government has emerged as the top-performing council in Lagos State in terms of immunization coverage, a development attributed to the health-centered policies of the Olowa-led administration.
The event reaffirmed the local government’s commitment to accessible and preventive healthcare, aligning with the broader agenda of the Lagos State Government to improve the well-being of all residents.
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