kakalistiq.com reports that on Saturday, November 30, 2024, Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu embarked on a landmark working visit to the Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The Governor assessed two pivotal projects: the Lagos State Mental Health Institute, Psychiatric and Rehabilitation Center, and the Lagos Central Food Security Systems and Logistics Hub, both in Ketu-Ereyun.
Warmly welcomed by an entourage including members of the Lagos State Executive Cabinet, the visit was hosted by the Executive Chairman of Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA, Otunba Akogun Wale Raji Anomo, alongside community chiefs and the LCDA Executive Council. The day underscored the state’s commitment to fostering transformative development in grassroots areas.
Speaking on behalf of Ikosi-Ejinrin residents, Otunba Anomo expressed deep gratitude to Governor Sanwo-Olu for prioritizing the LCDA in these groundbreaking projects. He lauded the substantial progress achieved so far and emphasized the lasting economic impact the projects promise.
“These projects are transformative for Ikosi-Ejinrin, and their completion will undoubtedly enhance the economic fortunes of our community,” Anomo stated. “We are committed to complementing Mr. Governor’s efforts to ensure these initiatives achieve their full potential.”
Highlighting the LCDA’s broader developmental potential, Anomo pointed to additional ongoing projects, including the Okobaba Timberville Relocation Settlement in Agbowa/Owu, the Lagos Film Village in Ejinrin, and the soon-to-commence NYSC Permanent Orientation Camp in Odo-Ayandelu. He reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to ensuring Ikosi-Ejinrin thrives, remarking, “Under my leadership, we are leaving no stone unturned in our quest to make Ikosi-Ejinrin a model of progress and development.”
The Lagos State Mental Health Institute stands as a flagship project, underscoring the state’s commitment to providing comprehensive mental health care. Situated on 25 hectares in Ketu-Ereyun, the 1,000-bed facility will integrate clinical treatment with vocational and recreational programs, ensuring patients are holistically rehabilitated and reintegrated into society.
Currently at 50% completion, the first phase (a 500-bed facility) is on track for delivery by late 2025. During his visit, Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasized the institute’s significance, noting, “This facility addresses a critical need for mental health care in Lagos State, offering not just treatment but hope and recovery.”
The Governor also inspected the Lagos Central Food Security Systems and Logistics Hub, a cornerstone of the state’s agricultural agenda under its 5-Year Agricultural and Food Systems Road Map (2021–2025). Positioned to become Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest food logistics hub, the project is designed to optimize food production, storage, and distribution, bypassing middlemen to regulate prices and ensure direct market supply.
“The hub will strengthen food security and redefine how Lagos handles food systems, from farm to table,” Governor Sanwo-Olu stated. The first phase is expected to launch in 2025, setting a new standard for food logistics in the region.
Governor Sanwo-Olu’s visit highlights the state government’s vision of inclusive growth. The projects in Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA are poised to reshape its socioeconomic landscape, bringing unprecedented opportunities and stability to residents.
“This is not just about infrastructure,” Otunba Anomo concluded. “It’s about empowering communities and securing a better future for generations to come. We thank Mr. Governor for making Ikosi-Ejinrin part of this transformative journey.”
