Stakeholders on Friday urged government hospitals to prioritize strategic planning, innovation and technology to improve healthcare delivery in Lagos State and across the country.
They made the call at the 2025 Strategic Management Retreat organized by the Orile Agege General Hospital (OAGH) at Orchid Hotel, Lekki, Lagos.
The two-day retreat has the theme, “Re-inventing Healthcare Excellence: Balancing Innovation, People and Sustainability.”
Dr. Atinuke Onayiga, Chairperson of the Lagos State Health Service Commission, emphasized the importance of planning and innovation in enhancing patient care.
Onayiga said strategic plans provide a framework for aligning hospital vision and values, adding that such plans must prioritize quality patient care.
“If you fail to plan, you will fail woefully,” she said, noting that hospitals must reassess achievements and challenges to move forward.
She added that well-executed plans enable hospitals to stay ahead of the curve and improve services across communities.
Onayiga also commended Orile Agege General Hospital for its strategic programmes, including its Back to School Health Initiative.
Similarly, Dr. Adedamola Dada, Chief Executive of Redeemer’s Health Village and keynote speaker, said hospitals must adopt deliberate planning processes to enhance clinical excellence.
Dada said public health facilities must embrace continuous improvement through innovation, teamwork and sustainability.
“Having a strategic plan will always put a hospital ahead,” he said, stressing that planning is vital for improving healthcare nationwide.
He praised OAGH for organizing the retreat to strengthen and re-invent its service delivery for patients in Lagos, describing the facility as “one of the best state-owned hospitals” due to its planning culture and commitment to improvement.
He also urged other general hospitals in Lagos to understudy OAGH to enhance their service delivery and patient outcomes.
Dr. Taiwo Oluyemi, Medical Director of OAGH, said the retreat provided a platform for reflection, planning and cross-functional collaboration.
She said the programme aligns with the hospital’s mandate to balance innovation, staff welfare, and environmental and financial sustainability.
Oluyemi added that the hospital will continue to strengthen service quality, operational resilience and long-term healthcare impact across the state.
“This retreat is centred on advancing healthcare through innovation, improved care and sustainability,” she said.
She explained that departmental leaders were brought together to generate bold ideas and design strategic plans for 2.026, noting that the hospital is intentional about transformation and has invited sector experts to guide its growth
