Lagos State Governor, BABAJIDE SANWO-OLU has said that the Federal Government and Lagos State are set to build the first-ever medical university by the end of 2024.

He disclosed this at the official flag-off of an 80-bed general hospital, as part of the multiple legacy projects across the Surulere Local Government Area facilitated by the Chief of Staff to President BOLA TINUBU, FEMI GBAJABIAMILA.

The Governor disclosed further that the varsity will be built in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and the National Universities Commission.

He also said the institution will also address the challenge of mass brain drain in the sector, popularly called “Japa” syndrome.