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Gov Sanwo-Olu Asks PR Practitioners and Stakeholders to Help check the spread of Covid-19
Lagos State Governor, BabajideSanwo-Olu has Sanwo-Olu called on Public Relations Practitioners and other Public Communication expert to key into the administration’s strategies to mitigate the effect of COVID-19 Delta Variant and other health challenges on Lagosians.
L-R President African Public Relations Association, Mr Yomi Badejo – Okusanya;Executive Secretary MTN Nigeria Foundation, MrsOdunayoSanya; President and Chairman of Council, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Mallam Mukhtar Sirajo; Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi; Chairman, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Lagos Chapter, Mr Comfort Nwankwo and the Conference Convener, CEO Addefort Limited, MrOlabamijiAdeleye at the 8th Lagos Public Relations Stakeholders’ Conference, Promoting Healthcare and Wellness at the MUSON Centre, on Thursday August 26, 2021.
He promised to transform medical infrastructure in Lagos to discourage outbound medical travels and attract medical tourism to the state.
Sanwo-Olu who disclosed this on Thursday at the 8th Lagos Public Relations Stakeholders’ Conference with the theme: Policy Communication for Sustainable Healthcare and Wellness in Nigeria, urged individuals, corporate bodies and leaders in different spheres of life to join hands with the government in building a healthcare system that is reliable, affordable and sustainable for the people.
“Ladies and gentlemen, let me stress that in Lagos, we prioritize the health of residents. Hence, we are working hard to improve public health facilities across the state.
“The construction of new Massey Street Children Hospital as well as a new General Hospital at Ojo LGA has commenced. The objective is to improve medical infrastructure, boost access to quality healthcare service and achieve universal health service.
” It is also meant to improve the state’s health indices, discourage outbound medical travels and attract medical tourism to Lagos as well as improve work experience of health workers.
“Similarly, we have begun phased deep refurbishment and renovation of General Hospitals in the state.
“Thus, comprehensive renovation work is ongoing at the Ebute Metta Heath Centre, Harvey Road Health Centre, General Hospital, Odan-Lagos, General Hospital, Isolo and Ketu-Ejirin Health Centre,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu who was represented the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Akin Abayomi said the objectives are to improve health infrastructure, increase capacity for human resource for health and improve work experience of health workers.
“Permanent Triage and Oxygen Therapy Centres have also been established to effectively manage serve to critical cases in high burden Local Government Areas to support patients with oxygen before they are transferred to isolation care centers.
“The care centers, which are permanent facilities will be an addition to the existing infrastructure in the hospitals and the facility after the pandemic and thy can be used for other healthcare purposes.
“In addition, the Lagos State Health Insurance Scheme (LHIS) was introduced to make healthcare delivery affordable to families and individuals across the state with the “IleraEko” Scheme. This scheme has assisted in providing quality, yet affordable health care to Lagosians in areas such as outpatient common ailments and conditions such as malaria, management of uncomplicated chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and asthma.
“Through the Public Private Partnership, we have also placed a forward moving agreement on health as well as encourage innovation on maintenance and sustainability of the state’s health sector.
“As a testimony to our government’s resolve to improve the residents’ health, a wellness centre was established at the Secretariat, Alausa to assist public servants with depression and other mental health challenges.
“Ladies and Gentlemen, as I draw a close, I solicit the cooperation of members of NIPR in Lagos State to join us in championing mental reorientation among the citizenry.
” I also seek your enduring partnership and understanding with the government in all mutually rewarding areas. Our unique strength as a state is our developmental plan, optimism and work ethics, our diversity as well as commitment to the upliftment of the well-being of the people,” he said.
The governor calls more public sensitization to mitigate the effect of COVID-19 Delta Variant and other health challenges on Lagosians.
“On Monday, I gave an update on the challenges posed by COVID-19 Delta Variant Pandemic and our proactive responses to enhance ongoing preventive protocols to be observed by all members of the public. I have to reiterate that our COVID-19 Care Centers are functional with healthcare personnel to attend to incidents effectively.
“We have commenced dispensation of the second phase of the vaccine programme which has been positively accepted by members of the public.
“However, the consumption rate for oxygen for affected persons in the Care Centres has increased to over 400 cylinders daily. This is an indication on the need to step up the campaign and make our people understand that the battle against COVID-19 is not yet won, therefore, we cannot afford to let down our guards.
“At this time, we have to stand together and ensure that we play our roles as stakeholders and members of the community. We have to enlighten people in our various communities and neighborhood on the need to enhance personal safety hygiene standards.
“In a social media driven era when the public information space is filled with all kinds of disinformation, misinformation and outright lies. It is quite commendable that the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Lagos Chapter has always been at the forefront of promoting professionalism and objectivity in public information dissemination,” he said.
The annual Conference is the brainchild of Addefort Limited; a public relations and concept development firm. It is held in collaboration with the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Lagos.
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, simply known as Fela, legendary Nigerian musician, has made history as the first African artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Fela
This is coming after he was posthumously honored with the 2026 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African artist to receive this prestigious special merit recognition.
Fela will be honoured in the early influence category this year, along with Queen Latifah, rapper MC Lyte, country rocker Gram Parsons, and Cuban singer Celia Cruz at this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame event.
The honorees were revealed on Monday night in the US, during an airing of American Idol.
Sade Adu, Nigerian-born British singer, will be honoured in the performance category.
However, Shakira, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, New Edition, and Pink, missed out on the final cut despite being nominated.
Over 1,200 artists, historians and music industry professionals voted to decide the honorees.
The induction ceremony will be held on 14 November at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.
National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) is set to launch so-called FreeTV, with over 100 channels for news, sports, education, entertainment and children’s programming in multiple Nigerian languages.
The launch is scheduled for May 15.
Charles Ebuebu, director-general, NBC, who disclosed this, said the new platform will offer free-to-air access with no carriage fees, leveraging hybrid satellite and internet delivery via NigComSat-1R.
The new plan is not an upgrade, the NBC stressed. This is a rebuild, according to Ebuebu .
FreeTV will be true free-to-air – no encryption, no set-top box barrier.
Any DVB-T2/S2 television will work. A mobile app will extend reach to phones and tablets.
The platform will launch with over 100 national, regional and state channels across sports, news, children’s programming, education, entertainment and cultural content in Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Tiv, Ijaw, Edo, Fulfulde, Ibibio, Efik and Nupe – all in HD.
Crucially, the NBC has partnered with a Bulgarian firm, GARB (operating since 2006 and recognised by the European Broadcast Union), to deliver a 94 per cent-accurate audience measurement system using return-path data, app analytics, demographic panels, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
To qualify broadcasters, must commit their channels, produce a minimum of 60 per cent local content, and promote FreeTV until January 2029.
After that, a regulated tiered rate card takes effect.
According to NBC, the strategic rationale is simple: build viewers first, monetise later.
The document further revealed that six regional production hubs in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Kano and Benin would function as local content factories, expected to generate 500 to 1,000 jobs per zone within two years.
Popular Nigerian artist Adekunle Gold has lent his support to the growing youth-driven movement behind The Gathering on 100, further amplifying conversations around what is fast becoming one of the most talked-about upcoming experiences among young Nigerians.
Adekunle Gold
Known for his music and his strong connection with youth culture and evolving creative expression, Adekunle Gold’s involvement signals a deeper alignment between the event and the kind of audience it is attracting, a generation that is bold, expressive, and constantly redefining what community looks like.
While details of his involvement remain understated, his visible support adds a new layer of support and cultural relevance to the movement. In a landscape where attention is currency, endorsements from artists of his stature often act as a signal, drawing more eyes, more curiosity, and ultimately, more participation, but beyond visibility, the significance lies in what it represents.
The new father has, over the years, built a reputation for embracing creativity in its many forms, from music to visual storytelling, fashion, and digital engagement. His brand has consistently resonated with young Nigerians navigating similar spaces of self-expression and identity.
From interactive experiences like live music sessions and open performance moments to fashion runways and content creation spaces, the event is designed to blur the lines between audience and participant. It invites attendees to move beyond observation and become part of the moment.
This is a concept that closely mirrors the kind of cultural shift Adekunle Gold has been part of, one where boundaries between creator and consumer continue to dissolve.
His support also reflects a broader trend within Nigeria’s entertainment industry, where artists are increasingly engaging with youth-led initiatives that go beyond traditional performances. Rather than simply appearing on stage, they are aligning with movements that foster community, creativity, and shared experience.
For fans and attendees, this adds another dimension to what The Gathering on 100 represents.
As registrations increase and conversations expand across social platforms, the movement is gradually taking shape through the collective interest of those drawn to it.
Head to gathering.com to register.
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