Sterling Bank Limited has partnered with the Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Health Management Agency to launch the Ilera Eko healthcare booths.
A statement from the bank on Wednesday said the initiative was launched by the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
At the launch, which was held on Tuesday, Sanwo-Olu said, “Today signifies a major leap in our efforts to make healthcare both accessible and affordable. The Ilera Eko booths symbolise our dedication to bringing vital services closer to our people. This partnership with Sterling Bank showcases the power of public-private collaborations in driving transformative community changes. We envision a future where no Lagosian is deprived of basic healthcare.”
The Ilera Eko booths are designed to provide basic medical care, and telemedicine services, enroll residents in the LASHMA insurance scheme and serve as agency banks, enabling residents to carry out daily transactions and essential banking services.
The Chief Executive Officer of Sterling Bank, Abubakar Suleiman, represented by the bank’s Head of Government Fulfilment, Adewale Adebowale, expressed the bank’s continued commitment to its HEART strategy, which has seen the bank make extensive investments in the health, education, agriculture, renewable energy, and transportation sectors across states nationwide.
Suleiman said, “Our HEART strategy is central to our mission, focusing on health, education, agriculture, renewable energy, and transportation. The Ilera Eko booths embody our commitment to uplifting communities by integrating health and financial services. By making healthcare more accessible and affordable, we aim to enhance the quality of life for all Lagosians.”
The Permanent Secretary of LASHMA, Dr Emmanuela Zamba, stated that the first of five booths were currently operational across Lagos and located in Yaba, Epe, Ketu, and Ikorodu.
Zamba said that plans were at advanced stages to roll out 300 booths across the state for increased