Wale Jagun
The Executive Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele (BSA), has lauded the federal lawmaker representing the Ikorodu Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Rep. Babajimi Benson, for donating a fully equipped ambulance to General Hospital Imota.
The council boss described the gesture as a significant boost to healthcare delivery and a strategic step towards enhancing emergency medical services within the community.
Hon. Benson, who was represented at the event by the Vice-Chairman of Imota LCDA, Hon. (Princess) Abisoye Omowunmi Jimoh, gave the commendation during the official presentation of the ambulance held on Monday, March 2, 2026, at the General Hospital Omota premises.
Mayor Muhydeen Sanwoola, Director-General of iCare Foundation, represented the federal lawmaker at the presentation that was attended by the management staff of the hospital and other dignitaries. The ambulance was commissioned by His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Mudashiru Ajibade Bakare-Agoro, CFR, the Ranodu of Imota, Olufoworesete II.
Imota Chairman, Hon. Benson Ayodele, speaking, noted that the intervention reflects Rep. Benson’s unwavering commitment to improving the welfare of his constituents through impactful interventions. He stated that the newly donated ambulance is equipped with modern medical facilities capable of providing immediate life-saving support during emergencies.
The Chairman stressed that timely medical intervention remains a critical factor in reducing mortality rates, especially in cases involving accidents, maternal health complications, and other urgent health conditions, adding that the donation aligns with his administration’s “Hi-SEE” transformation agenda, which prioritises accessible and quality healthcare for residents of Imota LCDA.
Describing the gesture as both symbolic and strategic, the council chairman appreciated Rep. Benson for consistently supporting projects that cut across healthcare, education, infrastructure, and youth empowerment across Ikorodu Federal Constituency.
“This ambulance is not just a vehicle; it is a symbol of hope, responsiveness, and genuine representation,” the chairman remarked.
While formally handing over the ambulance to the Medical Director of the General Hospital, Dr. Adenike Omosun, the Ranodu of Imota in his royal remarks called on well-meaning Nigerians and corporate organisations to emulate the gesture by supporting the hospital’s efforts to provide sustainable healthcare services to residents of Imota and its environs.
Oba Bakare-Agoro described Rep. Babajimi Benson as a reliable and responsible representative whose contributions continue to positively impact the community, while also urging the hospital management to ensure proper maintenance and restrict its use strictly to emergency purposes.
In her remarks, Dr. Omosun, assured that the ambulance, fully equipped with advanced life-saving technology, would be effectively deployed to strengthen critical emergency services and accident response, noting that the intervention represents a timely and strategic contribution to preventing loss of lives in Imota and its environs.
The event attracted a large gathering of dignitaries, health professionals, political stakeholders, community leaders, members of the iCare Foundation including Senior Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor on Social Development, Comrade Olalekan Biliamin Oba, Medical Officer of Health, Imota LCDA, Dr Wasiu Owoyele, Chief of Staff; Hon Kamilu Ogunowo, Personal Assistant to the Executive Chairman of Imota LCDA; Mr Lawal Adeola, hospital staff, among many others.
