(DDM) – Lagos State has significantly improved healthcare access for its civil servants through the Folarin Coker Staff Clinic located at the State Secretariat in Alausa.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Dayo Lajide, conducted an inspection of the facility on Tuesday to assess firsthand the quality of care provided to civil servants and ensure that service delivery meets high standards.
Dr. Lajide highlighted that all civil servants in the state can access healthcare services at the clinic for free. She encouraged staff to enrol in ILERA EKO, Lagos State’s health insurance scheme, to benefit from comprehensive coverage.
“The purpose of this afternoon’s visit around the staff clinic is to go around and see how our staff are being well taken care of,” Dr. Lajide said.
She noted that access to the clinic was made possible through the efforts of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, whose administration prioritizes the wellbeing of state employees.
The clinic offers a wide array of services, including dental care, eye clinics, physiotherapy, laboratory diagnostics, and pharmacy services.
Minor ailments are treated on-site, while more complex cases are referred to general hospitals, ensuring continuous and comprehensive care for civil servants.
“We encourage you to please make sure you use this,” Dr. Lajide said, stressing that employee productivity improves when staff members enjoy good health.
A key innovation at the clinic is the fully paperless Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system, which enhances efficiency, confidentiality, and continuity of patient care. Dr. Lajide explained, “Interestingly, we have been able to set the clinic up on EMR. We don’t use any papers here anymore. We’re totally on electronic medical records.”
The Director of Staff Health Services, Dr. Abdulrasheed Kolade, further explained that the clinic emphasises preventive care. Services include annual medical screenings, cancer checks, nutritional counselling, and mental health support provided in partnership with the Lagos State Wellness Centre (LASWEL).
Health workers at the clinic welcomed the inspection, describing it as a morale booster and reaffirming their commitment to delivering high-quality care to the state’s workforce.
By providing these services, Lagos State is ensuring that civil servants have ready access to essential healthcare without the burden of additional costs. The initiative reflects a proactive approach to employee wellness, recognising that healthy staff are critical to effective public service delivery.
With the Folarin Coker Staff Clinic, Lagos is setting a benchmark for workplace healthcare in the public sector, combining modern technology, preventive care, and accessible services to improve the wellbeing of civil servants across the state.
Key Points:
Lagos civil servants have free access to Folarin Coker Staff Clinic services.
Services include dental care, eye care, physiotherapy, labs, pharmacy, and referrals for complex cases.
The clinic uses a fully paperless EMR system to improve efficiency and confidentiality.
Preventive care offerings include medical screenings, cancer checks, nutrition counselling, and mental health support via LASWEL.
The initiative aims to boost staff productivity and wellbeing, reflecting Governor Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to public sector welfare.
The programme reinforces Lagos State’s focus on holistic health care, ensuring that public employees remain fit, productive, and supported in their work environment.
