Hamzat donates ₦80m to Lagos medical centre
Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, has donated ₦80 million to St Agnes Medical Centre in Maryland, Lagos, to support the purchase of medical equipment and make the facility fully operational.
The donation was announced on Monday by the Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Dayo Bush-Alebiosu, who represented Hamzat at the 2026 Thanksgiving and Bazaar of St Agnes Catholic Church, Maryland.
“The ₦80 million donation will support the provision of medical equipment, including an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), as the facility prepares to expand its services to the wider community,” the statement said.
Speaking at the event, themed Harvest of Grace and Gratitude, Hamzat described the annual celebration as more than a religious gathering, saying it provided an opportunity to mobilise resources for projects benefiting the wider community.
He said the church’s decision to dedicate this year’s fundraising to healthcare development was particularly significant because of the growing need for accessible medical services.
The medical centre, which began as a parish clinic in 1996, has been completed but requires additional equipment and personnel to operate at full capacity.
Its facilities include an eye care unit, diagnostic centre, maternal and child health unit, consulting rooms, rehabilitation facilities and an emergency response unit.
According to the statement, the proposed multi-bed intensive care unit will provide critical services to residents of Maryland, Anthony, Ikeja, Ojota and neighbouring communities.
The Parish Priest, Rev. Fr Theodore Martinos, appealed for continued support to equip the facility.
“We need to use the gifts God has blessed us with, which are the fruits of our labour, to supply medical equipment needed to enhance our medical facility, the St Agnes Medical Centre,” he said.
The Chairman of the Harvest Committee, Odion Aleobua, welcomed the donation, expressing confidence that it would accelerate the centre’s full operation.
The donation comes as Hamzat outlines his healthcare proposals ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
His plans include expanding the Ilera Eko health insurance scheme, completing ongoing hospital projects and strengthening primary healthcare services across Lagos State.