Lagos Moves to Strengthen Training, Monitoring of Frontline Health Workers
Korede Abdullah 
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government announces plans to intensify training and performance monitoring of frontline health workers, as part of renewed efforts to improve primary healthcare delivery at the grassroots.
The initiative is unveiled on Thursday during the Annual Management Retreat of Health District IV in Lagos, where senior health officials review operational challenges and strategies for strengthening services across local communities.
Speaking at the retreat, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr Kemi Ogunyemi, says the effectiveness of Lagos’ health system depends largely on the capacity and performance of frontline health workers operating at the primary care level.
“Primary healthcare is the foundation of the health system, and its strength depends on how well our frontline health workers are trained, supervised and supported,” Ogunyemi states.
She emphasises the need for structured, continuous capacity building alongside regular monitoring to ensure health workers deliver quality, people-centred care that meets state standards.
According to Ogunyemi, improved supervision and accountability mechanisms will help close service gaps, enhance patient trust and reduce preventable illnesses across local government areas.
The retreat brings together permanent secretaries, heads of departments, medical officers of health from local governments and local council development areas, as well as unit heads and other senior officials.
Health District IV oversees several densely populated councils in Lagos, where public primary health centres serve as the first point of contact for millions of residents.
Officials say the renewed focus aligns with ongoing reforms by the Lagos State Government aimed at strengthening primary healthcare, expanding universal health coverage and improving health outcomes through workforce development.
The state says sustained investment in frontline workers remains critical to achieving long-term improvements in community health and service quality.
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