Kadri Obafemi Hamzat

Health section

Universal health coverage initiative, world-class medical facilities in every local government, and telemedicine infrastructure to ensure every Lagosian has access to quality healthcare.

Questions to ask Kadri Obafemi Hamzat

1. What exactly do you mean by “universal health coverage” in Lagos—who will be eligible, what services will be included in the benefits package, and at what point-of-care costs to residents?
2. What measurable targets will you use to demonstrate progress toward universal coverage (e.g., percentage of residents insured, reduction in out-of-pocket spending, service utilization rates)?
3. You promise “world-class medical facilities in every local government.” What standard or accreditation will define “world-class,” and how will you ensure sufficient staffing, equipment, and power supply to meet that standard across all locations?
4. Will these facilities be newly built or upgrades of existing centers, and how will you handle procurement, maintenance, and supply chains for medicines and equipment across all local governments?
5. What are the projected capital and recurrent costs for building, staffing, and running these facilities and the telemedicine platform, and what specific funding sources will cover each cost component?
6. What is the rollout timeline for the facilities and telemedicine infrastructure—pilot phases, milestones by local government, and the expected completion date?
7. Which state ministry or agency will be responsible for delivering these commitments, and how will performance be reported publicly (e.g., quarterly dashboards, independent audits)?
8. What service-level targets will you set for the telemedicine system (e.g., maximum wait times, uptime percentage, call resolution rates), and how will these be monitored?
9. How will you recruit, train, and retain the clinicians and technical staff needed to run ‘world-class’ facilities and telemedicine across all local governments?
10. Will residents contribute premiums or co-pays under your universal coverage plan, and if so, what are the proposed rates and subsidies for low-income households?
11. How will you ensure equitable access for underserved communities—such as riverine or low-connectivity areas—within the telemedicine strategy (devices, connectivity, language support)?