The Lagos State Government, in partnership with Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, has announced the full reconstruction of the historic Randle General Hospital, Surulere, into a four-floor ultramodern healthcare facility.
The project was formally unveiled during a stakeholders’ engagement session at the Femi Gbajabiamila General Hospital, Surulere, where government officials, community leaders and residents were briefed on its scope, impact and interim service arrangements.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. (Mrs.) Kemi Ogunyemi while delivering the keynote address described the project as a “total transformation, not just a renovation,” noting that the hospital’s aging structure could no longer meet the growing health needs of Surulere residents.
“Our people deserve facilities that meet international standards, and that is what this project will deliver,” Ogunyemi said, highlighting that the new hospital would feature accident and emergency units, operating theatres, laboratories, VIP recovery wards, and advanced diagnostic equipment including CT scan and MRI machines.
She praised Gbajabiamila’s sponsorship of the project, adding that his intervention was consistent with his longstanding commitment to universal healthcare.
“From donating the Femi Gbajabiamila General Hospital to funding this new Randle project, his contributions reflect an unwavering dedication to the well-being of his people,” she noted.
Ogunyemi assured residents that during reconstruction, healthcare services would continue at the Femi Gbajabiamila General Hospital and the Maternal and Child Centre (MCC) Gbaja to prevent service disruption.
“Nobody will be left without care,” she stressed.
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Ibrahim Mustafa, said the redevelopment was an “investment in health and the future,” urging patience and cooperation from residents during the transition.
He lauded Governor Sanwo-Olu’s leadership and Gbajabiamila’s philanthropy, urging other Nigerians and corporate bodies to support similar projects.
The Chairman of Surulere Local Government Sulaimon Yusuf represented by his Vice Chairman, Adewale Dosumu, described the hospital as a landmark with decades of service to the community.
He said : ” the reconstruction would “renew the hospital’s legacy and deliver on the Governor’s promise that no one will be left behind.”
Providing technical details, Dr. Olusoga Oduwole, Director of the Medical Project Implementation Unit, outlined plans for modern consultation rooms, male and female wards, theatres, physiotherapy units, laboratories, and patient-centred designs aimed at improving dignity and efficiency.
Medical Director of Randle General Hospital, Dr. Olumide Sojinrin, expressed optimism, noting that the facility had served Surulere since the 1960s and that the reconstruction would ensure its relevance for future generations.
He added that some departments, including dental services, radiology, physiotherapy, the chest clinic, and the Heart-to-Heart Clinic, would continue operating during the construction phase.
