The Lagos State University College of Medicine, LASUCOM is set for a major infrastructural transformation following the approval of key expansion and renovation projects by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The initiative, overseen by the Lagos State Infrastructure Asset Management Agency, LASIAMA marks the beginning of a long-term development plan aimed at enhancing medical education and healthcare delivery in the state.
As part of Phase 1 of the project, LASUCOM’s Histology and Anatomy Laboratories in Ikeja will be renovated, while the CACOVID Centre at Mainland Hospital, Yaba, and the Cardo-Renal Center in Gbagada will be converted into annexes for the college.
On March 26 and 27, 2025, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, and Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Mr. Tolani Sule, visited the project sites alongside LASUCOM executives and other stakeholders. They met with contractors to finalize plans and discuss the project’s commencement.
Prof. Abayomi described the development as a “crucial step in expanding the college and addressing the shortage of human resources in the health sector.” He confirmed that the first phase is expected to be completed within four months.
Mr. Sule echoed the sentiment, stating, “This project is about a greater Lagos rising. By expanding the workforce in the health sector, we are securing the future of healthcare delivery in our state.”
LASU Vice-Chancellor expressed excitement about the progress, noting that key accrediting bodies, including the National Universities Commission (NUC), Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), and Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), are expected to commence their accreditation processes within a year.
LASUCOM Provost, Prof. Olufemi Idowu, lauded Governor Sanwo-Olu for his commitment to medical education and healthcare infrastructure, calling the project a significant step toward addressing the shortage of medical professionals in Lagos.
LASIAMA General Manager, Ms. Adenike Adekanbi, reassured stakeholders that the agency is committed to delivering high-quality work within the stipulated timeframe.
The site visit concluded with a symbolic handing-over ceremony at the Cardo-Renal Centre in Gbagada, where contracts were formally signed and handed over to contractors, officially transitioning the project from planning to execution.
With this initiative, LASUCOM is on track to become a leading institution in medical training and research, reinforcing Lagos State’s commitment to strengthening its healthcare sector.
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