Lagos to Complete Africa’s Largest Food Hub, Psychiatric Hospital by 2025

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced the imminent completion of two landmark projects in the Epe area, which will position Lagos as a major player in Africa’s healthcare and food security sectors.

The 500-bed psychiatric hospital and the Lagos State Food Security Systems and Central Logistics Hub, touted as the largest of its kind on the continent, are slated for completion by 2025.

Speaking during an inspection of the ongoing projects, Governor Sanwo-Olu stated that the food logistics hub would be ready by the second quarter of 2025, while the psychiatric hospital would be operational by the fourth quarter of the same year.

“The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the vulnerabilities in global food supply chains, and it became clear that Lagos needed to take bold steps to secure its food future.

That’s why we envisioned this hub, which will be the largest food logistics center in sub-Saharan Africa, spanning over 230 hectares and providing both cold and dry chain storage facilities,” said Governor Sanwo-Olu.

The Lagos Central Food Security Systems and Logistics Park is designed to meet the growing demand for food storage and distribution across the region.

According to the governor, the hub will serve as a critical safeguard against food insecurity by providing a robust infrastructure for the storage and movement of essential food products.

Governor Sanwo-Olu also provided an update on the psychiatric hospital, which he said would be a key milestone in the development of mental healthcare in Nigeria.

Located next to the food hub, the Lagos State Psychiatric Hospital will feature a 500-bed facility with consultation rooms, dormitories, dining areas, and residences for medical staff.

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“This facility is not just a hospital; it is a rehabilitation center. It will be the largest of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa, providing a serene environment for patients to undergo psychotherapy and rehabilitation,” he said.

The first phase of the psychiatric hospital is already 50% completed, with a target to finish the project by the end of 2025.

“The psychiatric hospital is critical in addressing the mental health challenges facing the nation, and we are committed to ensuring that it sets a new standard for mental health care in Nigeria,” Sanwo-Olu emphasized.