Lagos State says the 280-bed Ojo General Hospital is 85 per cent complete, while the new 180-bed Somolu facility, planned as a head and neck super-specialty centre, is expected to be completed by 2027.

The Lagos State Government has intensified its monitoring of two major healthcare infrastructure projects as work advances on the 280-bed Ojo General Hospital and the newly commenced 180-bed Somolu General Hospital.

The state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, disclosed the progress of the projects during an inspection tour on Friday, saying the developments were part of the government’s broader efforts to expand access to quality and specialised healthcare across Lagos.

According to Abayomi, the Ojo General Hospital is now about 85 per cent complete and is expected to be ready for commissioning by the end of 2026 or, at the latest, the first quarter of 2027.

He said the government had already placed orders for high-tech medical equipment and furniture required to fully equip the facility ahead of its commissioning.

The Ojo project is expected to significantly expand healthcare capacity in the area by providing residents with access to a modern general hospital equipped to deliver a wide range of medical services.

At Somolu, construction of the new seven-floor, 180-bed general hospital has reached about 15 per cent completion.

The facility is being designed as a Head and Neck Super-Specialty Centre, with services covering Plastic Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Ophthalmology and Dentistry, in addition to other core medical services.

Abayomi said the new facility would complement the existing 60-bed Somolu General Hospital, which will remain operational throughout the construction period.

He explained that the existing hospital would continue to serve residents until the new facility is completed, with the new hospital currently projected for completion by the third quarter of 2027.

The Commissioner said the specialised nature of the Somolu project was intended to strengthen Lagos’ capacity to provide advanced medical care locally and reduce the need for residents to travel outside the state or country in search of specialised treatment.

He added that the two projects formed part of the state’s wider healthcare development strategy, which focuses on expanding medical infrastructure, improving access to specialised services and reducing outbound medical tourism.

Beyond healthcare delivery, the projects are also being developed with modern and sustainable infrastructure in mind, including the incorporation of renewable energy and other green technologies.

The Lagos Government said the approach was aimed at ensuring that new healthcare facilities are not only equipped to meet current medical needs but are also sustainable and resilient in the long term.

With the Ojo project approaching completion and construction progressing at Somolu, the government is expected to continue monitoring both facilities to ensure that they are delivered within the projected timelines and equipped to provide quality healthcare services to Lagos residents.