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Lagos unveils Medipark project promising enhanced healthcare, 1,000 job opportunities
Dec 14, 2024
The project is a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) venture between the state government and IASO Medipark Ltd.
The Lagos State Government launched on Saturday the Lagos Medipark project, a healthcare initiative set to redefine medical services in the state.
The project is a public-private partnership between the Lagos State Government and .
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, presided over the groundbreaking ceremony of the project which is located on Awolowo Road, Ikoyi.
According to its promoters, the medipark is expected to feature a 140-bed multi-specialist hospital, state-of-the-art diagnostics centre, residential spaces, training facilities and commercial and retail medical outlets.
According to Mr Sanwo-Olu, construction commences immediately and is expected to be completed for opening in 2026, offering enhanced healthcare services and new employment opportunities.
The CEO of Iwosan Investments and IASO Medipark, Fola Laoye, said the project will contribute to medical and nursing skills development, and significant job creation, with up to 1,000 jobs that will be available at the facility.
Mrs Laoye noted that another key aspect of the project is that 20 per cent of hospital beds will be reserved for indigent populations, courtesy of the support of the Lagos State Government.
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