Sterling Bank Limited, in partnership with the Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), has launched the Ilera Eko healthcare booths; a new and innovative initiative designed to deliver affordable and accessible healthcare to the citizens of the nation’s center of excellence.
The project, commissioned by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu across strategic locations in the state’s metropolis, commenced with the deployment of five healthcare booths.
Speaking at the event, Sanwo-Olu said: “Today signifies a major leap in our efforts to make healthcare both accessible and affordable. The Ilera Eko booths symbolise our dedication to bringing vital services closer to our people. This partnership with Sterling Bank showcases the power of public-private collaborations in driving transformative community changes. We envision a future where no Lagosian is deprived of basic healthcare.”
The booths, equipped with certified healthcare professionals, trained to offer essential healthcare checks and services such as blood pressure checks, blood sugar monitoring, and the treatment of common illnesses such as malaria, will allow citizens of the state to enjoy health and financial services in one convenient location.
The Chief Executive Officer of Sterling Bank, Abubakar Suleiman, represented by Adewale Adebowale, the Group Head of Government Banking at Sterling Bank, expressed the bank’s continued commitment to its HEART strategy, which has seen the bank make extensive investments in the Health, Education, Agriculture, Renewable Energy, and Transportation sectors across states and the nation at large.
Adebowale said, “Our HEART strategy is central to our mission, focusing on Health, Education, Agriculture, Renewable Energy, and Transportation. The Ilera Eko booths embody our commitment to uplifting communities by integrating health and financial services. By making healthcare more accessible and affordable, we aim to enhance the quality of life for all Lagosians.”
Credit: thenationonlineng.net
