Lagos Govt Unveils Mentorship Plan, Welfare Boost for House Officers
Korede Abdullah 
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare, working conditions and professional development of house officers, with plans to introduce a structured mentorship programme aimed at supporting newly qualified doctors.
Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, disclosed this after receiving house officers from the General Hospital Lagos, Massey Street Children’s Hospital and Lagos Island Maternity Hospital during a courtesy visit to his office.
Abayomi described house officers as the foundation of clinical service delivery across public hospitals in Lagos, commending their dedication to patient care despite the demands of their profession.
He said the meeting provided an opportunity to review initiatives designed to improve the welfare of young doctors and strengthen their capacity as frontline healthcare professionals.
“House officers are the primary link to our patients. Investing in their welfare and growth is investing in the health of Lagos,” he said.
The commissioner also expressed support for the proposed House Officers’ Mentorship Experience (HOME), a 12-month pilot programme that will pair newly qualified doctors with experienced consultants for career guidance, clinical supervision and leadership development.
According to him, the initiative is expected to provide structured mentorship throughout the compulsory housemanship programme, helping young doctors navigate the transition from medical school to professional practice.
Abayomi noted that the programme would focus not only on clinical competence but also on leadership, ethics, decision-making and personal development.
He said the mentorship initiative aligns with the state’s broader efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery by investing in the next generation of medical professionals.
The commissioner added that improving welfare, workplace support and career development remains central to Lagos State’s strategy for building a resilient and motivated healthcare workforce.
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