Lagos State Government says it is digitalising 100 of its over 300 primary healthcare centres, marking a key step in a broader initiative to transform health service delivery through advanced data integration and digital infrastructure.
Dr Oladipupo Abudu, Director of Physical Health at the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB), discloses the development during a working visit to the headquarters of the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) in Ikeja.
The 100 digitalised centres will serve as a pilot phase in a planned integration of LSPHCB systems with LASRRA’s digital infrastructure, which includes a comprehensive residents database, biometric verification, and geolocation technology.
Dr Abudu says the partnership will also boost resource allocation across the state’s health centres. Data-driven insights, he notes, will inform the equitable distribution of medical supplies, health personnel, and outreach programmes across Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).
“The world is a global village to the extent that we need one another to achieve greatness,” Dr Abudu says, highlighting how the inter-agency collaboration presents a reliable platform to revolutionise health service planning and delivery across the state’s primary care network.
The integration, the Director adds, is expected to offer efficient patient identification, ensuring that residents with LAG-ID cards can be uniquely verified at primary healthcare facilities, allowing for accurate medical record-keeping and improved continuity of care.
Data-driven healthcare for Lagosians
Dr Abudu says the partnership will also boost resource allocation across the state’s health centres. Data-driven insights, he notes, will inform the equitable distribution of medical supplies, health personnel, and outreach programmes across Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).
He also underscores the role of the state’s health insurance programme, Ilera Eko, in expanding healthcare access. According to him, integrating LSPHCB with LASRRA’s infrastructure will facilitate seamless enrolment and tracking under the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), strengthening the reach and effectiveness of the state’s health insurance coverage.
“Real-time monitoring and evaluation will not be underestimated,” Dr Abudu adds, noting that automated tracking of vaccination uptake, maternal health indicators, disease outbreaks, and other critical health trends will enable quicker and more targeted government response.
LASRRA supports smart healthcare vision
Mrs Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola, General Manager of LASRRA, represented by the agency’s Director of Information Management and Data Processing, Engr (Mrs) Christiana Farotimi, expresses optimism over the proposed integration between both agencies.
She urges collaboration among technical teams to “build a smarter healthcare system where every resident counts and no one is left behind.” Mrs Adebiyi-Abiola also calls on Lagosians to register or update their data with LASRRA to benefit from improved access to healthcare services and other government-led social benefits.
According to the LASRRA official, the collaboration aligns with the Lagos State Government’s broader digital transformation goals, leveraging identity management and data integration to improve service delivery across sectors.
Digital future for healthcare in Lagos
The digitisation of the 100 health centres marks a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to improve healthcare access, quality, and accountability, according to the state healthcare authorities.
By harnessing digital tools, biometric data, and location intelligence, Lagos is laying the groundwork for a smarter, more inclusive healthcare ecosystem—one where health planning, patient tracking, and service delivery are underpinned by accurate, real-time data.
With over 300 primary health care centres across the state, the pilot signals a long-term commitment by the Lagos State Government to modernise healthcare delivery, ensure universal access, and close the gap between digital innovation and public health outcomes for millions of residents.
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