First Bank of Nigeria has commissioned the first Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) at Ijeododo Community, Ojo Local Government Area, Lagos State which would serve more than 2000 residents of the community 22 months after it laid the foundation.
The bank had embarked on the project of providing healthcare for the Ijedodo community as part of its commitment and support for the Lagos State Government’s “One Community at a Time (OCAAT)” initiative.
Speaking at the commissioning, the managing director and chief executive of First Bank, Dr Adesola Adeduntan, said it was important to note that the OCAAT initiative, which is an integrated, inter-sectoral and community-based programme aimed at achieving sustainable improvements in the lives of people across Lagos State, aligns with the tenets of FirstBank’s Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CR&S) approach.
Adeduntan who was represented by Mr. Seyi Oyefeso, noted that, with the completion of the PHC, “it is heart-warming to know that beginning from today, residents of this community will no longer have to travel long distances to access a fundamental amenity such as healthcare.
“This reality in itself is one of the biggest inspirations behind our partnership with the Lagos State Government to execute this project and I congratulate everyone for being a part of the life-changing history being made today.”
