'This Is Not Time To ‘Japa’, Something Big Is Going To Happen' - Lagos Commissioner for Health, Abayomi
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, has appealed to Nigerian medical professionals to stop relocating abroad. Naija News reports that Abayomi, in a post via
GistPublished July 31, 2026 at 7:53 AMAkin AbayomiKey TakeawaysLagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, urged Nigerian medical professionals to stop relocating abroad, saying now is not the time to ‘japa’. Professor Akin Abayomi said the government is building something iconic and asked health workers who travelled to think about contributing and contact the Ministry of Health. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, approved immediate dredging and maintenance of 28 extra primary drainage channels after heavy rainfall triggered flash floods in many communities. The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, has appealed to Nigerian medical professionals to stop relocating abroad. Naija Newsreports that Abayomi, in a post via his 𝕏 handle, assured Nigerian health professionals to anticipate something big. According to the commissioner, the government is currently building something iconic, adding that medical professionals who had travelled can contribute to it. He wrote:“To all our medical professionals, this is not the time to ‘japa’. Something big is going to happen. “You can leave, but not for too long. For those who have left, we are building something iconic. Start thinking about how you can contribute. “Reach out to us at the Ministry of Health. ”Meanwhile, the Lagos State Governor,Babajide Sanwo-Olu,has approved the immediate dredging and maintenance of28 additional primary drainage channelsacross the state following recentfloodingthat affected several communities. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kunle Adeshina. Wahab said the government was responding to the flash floods caused by recent heavy rainfall, which he described as an extreme weather event that produced an unusually high volume of water within a short period. According to the statement, the downpour overwhelmed drainage channels in some parts of the state, causing temporary flooding in Victoria Island, Lekki, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin, Mafoloku and other communities. Author:Rachel Okporu is an entertainment and lifestyle journalist with years of experience in the industry. She is a graduate of Linguistics and Communication Studies. Likes surfing the Internet and making new friends. Contact:[email protected]