Ikoyi Collapsed Building: Lagos govt to foot medical bills of rescued victims

The Lagos State Government has promised to foot medical bills of rescued victims of the 21-storey building which collapsed Ikoyi.

Deputy Governor of the State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, gave the promise when he visited some of the rescued victims who are on admission at the General Hospital, Lagos on Tuesday.

While giving details of the number of casualties, Hamzat disclosed that nine people, all male, have so far been rescued from the debris of the building, adding that three of the rescued victims were treated and discharged on the spot.

He stated that six of the victims are on admission receiving treatment at the Medical Emergency (LASEMS) unit of the General Hospital, Lagos.

He added that the injuries sustained by those presently on admission are minor injuries and are not life-threatening.

He, however, mentioned that some casualties of the collapsed building who were brought to the hospital dead have been deposited at the morgue.

He said: “So we have six people in here, all male, and thankfully they are doing well. The doctors have told us their state; they have minor injuries and nothing life-threatening thankfully. They are being treated and of course, as you know, the Lagos State Government is taking full responsibility for their treatment.

“We have their names and we will be getting in touch with their families. Nine people were rescued, six are here now, three people have gone home and as you know we have 10 dead bodies taken out of the place.”

Hamzat expressed deep sympathy with victims, assuring them of adequate care during the course of their treatment.

Speaking in the same vein, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr Olusegun Ogboye, who accompanied the deputy governor on the visit assured the rescued victims of quality and optimal healthcare service at the facility, stressing that trained medical personnel are on the ground to aid their recovery process.

The deputy governor was joined on his visit by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso; Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Idris Salako and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mrs Abiola Kosegbe. The team was received by the Deputy Medical Director of the General Hospital Lagos, Dr Abiola Mafe.

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