Isheri Olofin community in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State on Monday witnessed a major boost in healthcare delivery with the inauguration of a new 20-bed Renewed Hope Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC). The project, delivered by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs) in collaboration with the Ogun State Government, is set to expand access to quality care for residents of the area. The fully equipped centre features consultation rooms, a maternity ward, delivery suite, laboratory, pharmacy, and inpatient wards—facilities expected to significantly ease the burden of accessing medical care, especially for women and children.
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Speaking at the commissioning, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs, Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, described the PHC as both “a promise fulfilled and a symbol of renewed hope.” She explained that the initiative aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-Being) and reflects President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to inclusive development under the Renewed Hope Agenda. “This centre represents a vital step in Nigeria’s journey towards achieving the SDGs. It is a sanctuary of care, a reminder that health is a necessity and not a luxury, and a testament to the government’s resolve to ensure that no community is left behind,” she said in a statement issued by her media aide, Desmond Utomwen.
Commissioning the facility, the First Lady of Ogun State, Mrs. Bamidele Abiodun, hailed the project as a lifeline for Isheri Olofin residents, stressing that it would provide essential maternal care, immunisations, and primary health services. “Healthcare is the foundation on which strong communities are built. This centre is not just a building; it is a celebration of partnership, foresight, and compassion,” she remarked. She commended President Tinubu, OSSAP-SDGs, and traditional leaders, particularly the Olofin of Isheri, Oba (Engr.) Sulaiman Adekunle Bamgbade, for their roles in making the project a reality.