By: Manoah Kikekon
Asheri, Badagry West LCDA – In a decisive move signaling a new era for community healthcare, the old Asheri Primary Health Centre (PHC) is undergoing reconstruction. The historic demolition, personally overseen by Hon. Rauf Ibrahim Kayode Yemaren the Council Chairman Badagry West LCDA, popularly known as RIKAY has paves the way for a modern medical facility designed to meet the growing needs of the local population.
Rauf, stated that the demolition of the outdated structure was a necessary first step in fulfilling his administration's promise to prioritize robust healthcare infrastructure. "We cannot patch the old with the new. For Asheri to have the quality healthcare it deserves, we must be bold and start from a solid foundation," he remarked amidst the ongoing construction activity.
A key feature of the new development is the strategic expansion of the land area. The old PHC stood on a limited plot, restricting any potential for growth or upgrade. The council has now acquired additional plots of land, a move that will allow for the construction of a more comprehensive facility.
This expanded space is slated to accommodate modern medical equipment, more consultation rooms, improved maternity wards, and potentially a dedicated immunization unit, ensuring a wider range of services is available directly within the community.
Residents of Asheri and surrounding villages have expressed widespread elation at the development, which promises to reduce travel time and costs associated with seeking medical help in distant towns.
The new Asheri PHC, upon completion, is expected to significantly improve healthcare outcomes in Badagry West LCDA by providing accessible, quality, and affordable services. While an official completion timeline is yet to be released, the swift transition from demolition to construction has fueled optimism that the community will not have to wait long to witness the dawn of this new healthcare chapter.