Thursday 6 & Friday 7 August 2026 · Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island Registration is compulsory — register to attend
Lagos State Ministry of Health  •  2nd Edition

Eko Health
Convention 2026

Building a Healthier Lagos: Connecting Access with Excellence

Leveraging Digital Innovation and Strategic Partnerships for Better Outcomes

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Two Days. One Platform. Endless Possibilities.

Date
Thursday 6th & Friday 7thAugust 2026
Time
9:00amDaily, both days
Venue
Lagos Oriental Hotel3, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Victoria Island, Lagos
Registration
CompulsoryPlease note: all attendees must register
The Journey Continues

From legacy to transformation

Health is the foundation of every thriving society. It is reflected not only in hospitals and clinics, but in every mother who receives quality antenatal care, every child immunised, every emergency responded to in time, every patient who accesses affordable healthcare, every health worker empowered to serve with excellence, and every innovation that makes quality care more accessible to all.

Over the years, Lagos State has deliberately built one of Nigeria's most dynamic and resilient health systems through sustained investments in infrastructure, human capital, healthcare financing, regulation, emergency preparedness and institutional reforms. The inaugural Eko Health Convention in 2025 celebrated this remarkable journey, honouring the leaders, professionals and partners whose collective efforts laid the foundations of today's health system.

The Eko Health Convention 2026 moves the conversation from legacy to transformation. It focuses on how Lagos is connecting people to quality healthcare through innovation, collaboration and excellence in service delivery. It provides a platform to showcase the progress made under the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration while exploring the next frontier in healthcare delivery through digital innovation, strategic partnerships and people-centred care.

Bigger Ideas Stronger Partnerships Greater Impact
Following a remarkable debut in 2025

The conversation continues. The impact expands.

The Eko Health Convention is Lagos State's flagship health summit, bringing together policymakers, healthcare professionals, researchers, development partners, investors, innovators, academia, private sector organisations and community stakeholders to shape the future of healthcare in Lagos.

The 2026 edition will highlight how technology, collaboration and strengthened health systems are improving access to quality healthcare while creating opportunities for innovation, investment and sustainable partnerships.

  • Knowledge exchange across the public and private health sector.
  • Policy dialogue that shapes implementation, not just intention.
  • Strategic collaboration between government, partners and investors.
  • Celebration of excellence across the health sector.
Theme

Building a Healthier Lagos:Connecting Access with Excellence

Sub-theme: Leveraging Digital Innovation and Strategic Partnerships for Better Outcomes

Convention Focus

Eight areas shaping a healthier Lagos

This year's Convention will showcase Lagos' continuing journey towards a healthier and more inclusive health system through the following priorities.

Equitable access

Expanding equitable access to quality healthcare services for every Lagosian.

Digital health solutions

Leveraging digital health solutions to improve healthcare planning, service delivery and patient experience.

Stronger health systems

Strengthening primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare systems across the State.

Strategic partnerships

Promoting strategic public-private and development partnerships that expand capacity.

Financing & UHC

Advancing healthcare financing and Universal Health Coverage for all residents.

Future-ready workforce

Building a resilient, motivated and future-ready health workforce.

Research & innovation

Encouraging research, innovation and local health technology solutions.

Best practices

Showcasing best practices and successful health interventions across Lagos State.

The Narrative

A health system that keeps evolving

The Convention tells the story of a health system that is continuously evolving to meet the needs of a growing population.

It is also the story of a government committed to ensuring that excellence is not limited to a few centres of excellence but becomes the standard across the entire health system.

  • Stronger primary healthcare centres bringing services closer to communities.
  • Specialist hospitals providing world-class care.
  • Digital platforms improving efficiency and decision-making.
  • Strategic partnerships expanding access to healthcare.
  • Dedicated healthcare professionals delivering compassionate, patient-centred services every day.
Expected Outcomes

What the Convention sets out to achieve

The Eko Health Convention 2026 seeks to deliver six clear outcomes for the Lagos health sector and its partners.

Showcase Lagos State's progress in building a more accessible, efficient and responsive health system.

Foster stronger collaboration among government, development partners, private sector organisations and healthcare professionals.

Promote digital innovation as a catalyst for improved healthcare delivery and better health outcomes.

Inspire investments and partnerships that will accelerate health sector transformation.

Generate practical recommendations that support policy development and implementation.

Reinforce Lagos State's position as a leading sub-national health system and a model for healthcare innovation in Africa.

Programme

Two days. One platform. Endless possibilities.

The Convention runs from 9:00am on Thursday 6 August and Friday 7 August 2026 at Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island.

Day 1 · Thursday, 6 August 2026

Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island · from 9:00am

Arrival

9:00 – 10:00 AM
Registration, Networking & Exhibition Preview
Delegates

The Overture

10:00 – 10:10 AM
Health Sector Showcase: Lagos Health in Motion
10:10 – 10:15 AM
Call to Order & Welcome
Mr. Joshua MorakinyoNews Anchor, LTV
10:15 – 10:20 AM
The National Anthem
All Standing

Formal Opening

10:20 – 10:25 AM
General Welcome & Introduction of Dignitaries
10:25 – 10:35 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks

The vision and mission, and the story of how Lagos is transforming its health system.

Prof. Akin AbayomiHon. Commissioner for Health Dr. (Mrs.) Kemi OgunyemiSpecial Adviser, Health
10:35 – 10:50 AM
Goodwill Messages

The Eko Health Talks — Drivers of Transformation

10:50 – 10:55 AM
Introduction to the Eko Health Talks
Dr. Femi OmololuPermanent Secretary, HSC
10:55 – 11:05 AM
“Health Without Hardship: Insurance and the Road to Universal Coverage”
Dr. Emmanuella ZambaPermanent Secretary, LASHMA
11:05 – 11:15 AM
“First, Do No Harm: Building a Culture of Patient Safety”
Dr. Victoria EgunjobiExecutive Secretary, HEFAMAA
11:15 – 11:25 AM
Documentary: “A Greater Lagos: The Year in Health”
11:25 – 11:35 AM
“Care Closer to Home: How Health Districts Are Reshaping Primary Care”
Dr. Dapo AsiyanbiPermanent Secretary, Health District IV

The News Desk Segment

11:35 – 11:50 AM
News-Desk Segment

Lagos Health News.

Princess Ameenat ElegushiNews Anchor, LTV

The Leadership Conversation

11:50 – 12:10 PM
In Conversation

A moderated one-on-one with the Deputy Governor on primary health care, which he chairs nationally, and the road ahead.

Dr. Obafemi HamzatDeputy Governor of Lagos State ModeratorDr. Dayo LajidePermanent Secretary, Health

The Governor's Segment

12:10 – 12:20 PM
The Skit: “For the Record: Approved”
Cast of three
12:20 – 12:40 PM
Keynote AddressKeynote
Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-OluGovernor of Lagos State

Recognition & Celebration

12:40 – 12:50 PM
The Eko Health Awards & Innovation Challenge Awards

Close

12:50 – 12:55 PM
Vote of Thanks
Prof. Adebowale AdekoyaDCST, LASUTH
12:55 – 1:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Housekeeping
Anchors
1:00 – 1:30 PM
Dignitaries Exhibition Walk — Guided Tour & Close-Out
Governor & Dignitaries
1:30 – 2:00 PM
Networking Lunch & Exhibition
All Delegates

Programme correct at time of publication and subject to change.

Convention Leadership

Led from the front

The Eko Health Convention 2026 is convened by the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Health.

Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State
Mr Babajide Sanwo-OluGovernor of Lagos State
Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Deputy Governor of Lagos State
Dr. Obafemi HamzatDeputy Governor of Lagos State
Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, Special Adviser to the Governor on Health
Dr. Kemi OgunyemiSpecial Adviser to the Governor on Health
Prof. Akin Abayomi, Honourable Commissioner for Health, Lagos
Prof. Akin AbayomiHonourable Commissioner for Health, Lagos
Dr. Dayo Lajide, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health
Dr. Dayo LajidePermanent Secretary, LSMOH

See all speakers in the programme

Who Should Attend

The whole health ecosystem, in one room

Join healthcare leaders, policymakers, investors, innovators and practitioners as we explore strategies for building a sustainable and thriving healthcare ecosystem.

Policymakers
Healthcare professionals
Researchers
Development partners
Investors
Innovators
Academia
Private sector organisations
Community stakeholders
Partnership & Collaboration

Bigger ideas. Stronger partnerships. Greater impact.

The 2026 edition creates opportunities for innovation, investment and sustainable partnerships across the Lagos health sector.

Partnership architecture that outlives the grant

Partnership as a permanent delivery system, co-owned and co-financed. Day 2 keynote with the Lagos State Primary Healthcare Board and the Clinton Health Access Initiative.

Weathering the shock

Adjusting to funding drought through resilience, innovation and partnership, led by the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency.

The last mile as a partner

Community ownership for better outcomes, with the Conference of 57 LGA/LCDA Councils.

See the Day 2 Strategic Partnerships plenary

Register to Attend

Secure your place

Please note

Registration is compulsory. All delegates must register ahead of the Convention.

Registration gives you access to both days of the Convention at Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, from 9:00am daily.

  • Two full days of knowledge exchange, policy dialogue and strategic collaboration.
  • Direct access to policymakers, partners, investors and innovators.
  • Best practices and successful health interventions from across Lagos State.

Venue

Lagos Oriental Hotel
3, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Date & time
Thursday 6th & Friday 7th August, 2026 · 9:00am daily.

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Looking Ahead

Connecting access with excellence

As Lagos continues to grow, so too must its health system. Building a healthier Lagos requires more than infrastructure or technology — it demands visionary leadership, skilled professionals, strong institutions, meaningful partnerships and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

The Eko Health Convention 2026 provides an opportunity to reflect on progress, share innovative ideas, strengthen collaborations and chart a bold path towards a future where every Lagosian has access to safe, affordable and high-quality healthcare. Together, we will explore how digital innovation, strategic partnerships and collective action can connect access with excellence, improve health outcomes and build a healthier Lagos for generations to come.

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