By: Agande Richard Aondofa | Edited by: Henry Owen | 📰 Stone Reporter News
The Lagos State Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) has called on residents of Surulere and the wider Lagos community to report any public or private health facilities operating without government approval or engaging in malpractice.
The appeal was made on Wednesday during a Sensitisation Campaign and Town Hall Meeting themed “The Roles and Responsibilities of HEFAMAA in Lagos State,” held at the Surulere Local Government Secretariat.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Abiola Idowu, the Permanent Secretary of HEFAMAA, represented by Dr. Olonire Olufemi, reaffirmed the agency’s dedication to ensuring that all health facilities in Lagos meet approved safety and quality standards.
“Our officers have provided residents with vital information on how to identify and access registered health facilities in Lagos State,” Dr. Abiola said.
She disclosed that from the first to third quarter of 2025, the agency shut down 43 health facilities for failing to meet operational standards. Dr. Abiola urged residents to collaborate with HEFAMAA by reporting any unlicensed, unhygienic, or substandard health facilities.
“HEFAMAA is here for everyone. Our goal is to ensure that all Lagos residents have access to safe, quality, and reliable healthcare services,” she concluded.
Representing His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdulatef Atanda Abiodun Adams, the Onikate of Ikate, Surulere, Chief Marufudeen Bolaji Alimi (Baba Oloja of Ikate) commended the Lagos State Government for what he described as a “timely and impactful initiative.”
“This programme has enlightened many of us about the importance of HEFAMAA’s role in regulating hospitals and clinics. With this awareness, residents can now easily report illegal or unsafe medical practices,” he said.
He urged residents to patronise only government-accredited health facilities, adding,
“We must avoid unqualified practitioners to protect our lives and wellbeing.”
Also speaking, Mr. Richard Olusanya highlighted the importance of facility registration and the introduction of the HEFAMAA QR Code system, which allows the public to verify licensed facilities and report malpractice by scanning displayed codes at clinics and hospitals.
Olusanya noted that HEFAMAA, established in 2006 under the Lagos State Health Sector Reform Law, serves as a regulatory—not enforcement—agency, tasked with monitoring both public and private facilities to ensure compliance and service quality.
“HEFAMAA’s mission is to safeguard public health by ensuring hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and maternity homes operate under approved standards,” he added.
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