Three years after Dr. Vwaere Diaso died in an elevator accident at General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island, the elevator remains non-operational. According to Premium Times, rehabilitation of the House Officers’ Residence, handled by Julius Berger, was scheduled from April 2024 to January 2025 but is still ongoing.
The elevator has been fixed but cannot be used. Social media users continue to question the delay. Premium Times observed ongoing construction at the 10-storey building.
Prolonged rehabilitation endangers doctors living in a dilapidated facility.
The government’s failure to meet the deadline erodes public trust in healthcare.
Julius Berger’s delayed project raises accountability questions.
Doctors face unsafe living conditions, affecting morale and service delivery.
Social media pressure may force authorities to act faster.
The Lagos State Government must expedite rehabilitation and ensure the elevator is operational. Nigerians should watch whether authorities address this longstanding safety concern.
Sources: Premium Times
