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Its jst lazy journalism by the OP the project is not near complete but should be ready b 2nd quarter next year 2026,,,thats why you cant find pictures but only construction works...

Ongoing Project:
The upgrade of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan, to an international airport. The airport upgrade is being executed by the Oyo State Government under Governor Seyi Makinde.
An update and pictures of the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan upgrade being executed by the Oyo State Government under Governor Seyi Makinde.
The Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport is undergoing a transformation to an international airport, with significant progress being made since our last update.
Local flight operations are expected to resume before the end of 2025, following the temporary closure of the airport in March 2025 to fast-track the project.

The upgrade, officially flagged off on 18 September 2024, is part of a comprehensive plan to bring the airport up to international standards, improving domestic and global air connectivity for Oyo State.
The upgrade was split into phases for effective implementation.
What’s Being Done?
Runway Extension and Widening:
The airport’s runway is being extended from 2,400 metres to 3,000 metres, and widened from 45 to 60 metres, to accommodate wide-body aircraft capable of international travel.
Airfield Lighting Upgrade:

The lighting system has been enhanced to Category C standards, improving visibility and flight safety.
Fire Safety and Emergency Readiness:
The airport’s firefighting response has been upgraded to meet international aviation safety requirements.
Customs and Immigration Infrastructure:
Facilities for Customs, Immigration, and other essential agencies are being installed to support international operations.
Progress and Timelines:

The runway, apron, taxiway, and blast pads are currently 55% completed and are expected to be ready by December 2025, pending final approval from relevant aviation authorities.
The construction of a new International Terminal is currently at 15% completion and is projected to be completed by June 2026.
This terminal will increase passenger handling capacity from 100,000 to 1,000,000 annually.
What’s Already Done:
To support the upgrade of the airport, the following projects were implemented by the Oyo State Government.
First, the 3.2 km Airport Road (now Victor Omololu Olunloyo Road) was dualised. A 500,000 litres aviation fuel storage and dispensing system was also installed at the airport concessioned to BOVAS and Company Limited.
A new fire truck was also donated to the airport by the OYSG.
Looking Ahead:
Once completed, the upgraded Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport will be capable of handling larger aircraft, facilitating both domestic and international flights.
This development aligns with the State Government’s long-term vision of positioning Ibadan as a modern transportation hub.
Notably, the next Hajj pilgrimage flight in 2026 is expected to depart directly from Ibadan, marking a milestone in the airport’s expanded capacity.
By investing in strategic infrastructure upgrades, Oyo State is strengthening its economic and logistical profile, creating greater opportunities for trade, tourism, and international engagement.

ReacherSaidNoth:
Nothing more disappointing than opening a thread and seeing it flooded with comments from that Kobo fellow

She is the nairaland resident feminist...you all should have realized that by now

ElevationD:
Nothing more, nothing less.

He opened the thread to get cheeky, holding himself as the custodian of knowledge. He says we can google all, showing that what he posted was complete copy and paste from google, with no verification of what he was posting. Giving readers no chance to share opinion with him, we should leave him alone, as he does not know what he is talking about.

He should be allowed to continue as a man alone.

quick one.....as an Igbo man, why are you concerned with Yoruba history and narration. A quick check on your post shows you are part of the keyboard warriors of Ibo extract..throwing jibes back at Yoruba peeps. so i'm a bit curious as to why you are invested in Yoruba people discourse on their monarchy

Very nice thread.....well done to the OP. really insightful

Mujtahida:
The bolded is the thrust of my using the story of Jesus and the woman with the Alabaster jar.

That money was not given to solve a problem, just as the oil was not lavished on Jesus to solve a problem. Both gifts were given as a mark of honor, of gratitude and appreciation.

But just like you, Judas (again this is just an extrapolation) wanted it to be used for problem solving. Jesus said ogbeni free this woman. You can always solve the problem of the poor if you really want to. So in the same way, we can always solve the problems associated with our sports if we want to, without decrying grand gestures of appreciation lavished on the players.

So it's immaterial whose money it is. Whether government funds or individual money - the principle remains the same. The essence of the story is about motivation, about intent.

It's not about whether what the President has done is sustainable, it is not about whether police, D'tigress, or any other person or group of person is left languishing.

If we want to address those problems, it is not 3.2 billion given to the falcons that will stop us.

Very sensible post......for those with discernment. Breath of fresh air

The headline is sensational and every one is biting ....no critical thinking from the general mass of people. This is the story from the girls parent and they would want to protect the girl and the family reputation by all means

What if the statement of the accused has some truth, that he was dating the girl. His description of events are not outlandish...its just an unfortunate event and the guy is in serious trouble.

30th September 1978. Male

semid4lyfe:
Perhaps, he's just overrated and is not that good.

This thread na wah....once a player doesn't score or performs for the night or day, you throw out all his accolades.

Haaland didnt perform so well this same night, is he also not good enough again ??.....only very few guys here are complete..super nerd, charlesemeka and a few others...most are fair weather pseudo analyst

EmperorCaesar:

Umaru, You need to start taking your drugs bro
Its obvious that the last time you had a nice night was the day Yaradua died

My guy be smart. The person you quoted is an ibo impersonating a northerner. Dont quickly judge a moniker by its username. You fell to his gameplan all along..use ur brain

ChrisKels:
Bros take your frustrations somewhere else because it is obvious you didn't get the joke because you have no idea why he made that post. Prostration is imbibed in Yoruba culture and he was only making mockery of me knowing that I'm not Yoruba like him, but when I was faced with some difficulties I adopted the Yoruba prostration culture and suddenly became humble. The story is deep.

You are not more Yoruba than the guy you quoted

I ain't frustrated bro..the post just came off as offending. And it's similar to many instances I've come across in this forum. Like I said, I just read and enjoy the thread, your contributions are solid. Stay blessed bro

chrisooblog:
Chief it's ok. We don't do tribal or ethnic talk here. You are always welcome to discuss football or sports related topics here. God bless.

I apologize bro if my post came off condescending..just dat u will agree dat many people use stereotypes similar to that a lot.. It got me triggered. I just read and enjoy the thread like so many. Well done bro

AndSunGorilla:
You forgot to add "on the internet". When some secondary school boys come visit u, u turn to yoruba boy dey prostrate up and down.

Look at dis idiot stereotyping Yoruba..I bet u cant handle ab average Yoruba guy ur size..making mouth on the internet. It's not a co incidence that Yotubas are better in combat sports aka Adesanya and Joshua. Im very sure u can't handle a typical Yoruba guy, but its easy to mouth off on the net. A visit to mushin and misbehave or say shit, someone not even ur size will mess u up, even without weapon.. mumu

Emilokoiyawon:
Obafemi Martins has won the Seria A title with Inter Milan. Yorubas are ahead of you. Calm down.

David Alaba has won the Bundesliga 10 times and Champions league TWICE. How many Bundesliga titles have been won by Igbos?

I will educate your unfortunate brain today. I really get your time.

David Alaba has won 10 Bundesliga titles. No single Igbo has won one. Yoruba na Igbo senior. All the Igbos that have ever played in the NBA combined no even reach Giannis let alone the great legend Hakeem 'the dream' Olajuwon. QUALITY not QUANTITY is the hallmark of Yorubas. Hakeem Olajuwon was the first Nigerian to win basketball Olympic gold, NBA MVP and NBA finals titles. Giannis is an MVP and right now on his way to win the NBA finals. Even Bam is better than any Igbo player in NBA right now. Rashidi Yekini is the first Nigerian to win CAF African player of the year award. Rashidi Yekini score Nigeria's first world cup goal in US 94. Olusoji Fasuba is the fastest African on record. No other African let alone Igbo has been able to touch that record till date. Israel Adesanya is the MW UFC Champion. Igbos have never had a UFC champion. Not even in the lowest weight class. Anthony Joshua is the current World Heavyweight Boxing Champ. And don't let me go to tennis, entertainment, Education, Science/Engineering, Nobel Laureates etc. I will finish you here! Yorubas are pace-setters you can argue with your ancestors.

15. Emmanuel Adebayor. You say no Yoruba has ever played for Barcelona. No Igbo has ever played for Real Madrid. Adebayor has. Where is your Ibo Real Madrid player D

Don't let that ignoramus to deceive you...Samuel Gbenga Okunowo played for Barcelona. And there is a young Yoruba boy coming up in Real Madrds first team..

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15. Emmanuel Adebayor. You say no Yoruba has ever played for Barcelona. No Igbo has ever played for Real Madrid. Adebayor has. Where is your Ibo Real Madrid player?

/quote]Don't let that ignoramus to deceive you...Samuel Gbenga Okunowo played for Barcelona. And there is a young Yoruba boy coming up in Real Madrds first team..

Gbagura:
My igbo friend. Always passionate about everything that revolves around his igbo tribe but still come openly to deny them.

He is using the PrinceofLagos moniker as a weapon in an imaginary cold proxy online war against yorubas....he would have multiple identities registered with yoruba names to go against anything in their interest ...

GofuckYourself:
Yes I just responded to your email

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Thank you. I have modified my message. kindly help delete my number from the quote

GofuckYourself:
I have responded to your email

Thank you for your time and support

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Please don't feel judged at all

Feel free to discuss anything that worries you
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Ask your questions I am here for you and observe the strictest confidentially


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baby124:
My father will never order children to be killed then run and hide. Only to call himself Jagaban. If this is your father figure then you are cursed. All the calamity that will befall him from killing other people’s children will also befall you!

If Tinubu did not order the soldiers to kill against what you claim, you will live and die MISERABLY . oloshi, oloriburuku akotileta

srael Adesanya had never met Sodiq Yusuff despite the fact that both fighters hail from Lagos, Nigeria. But Adesanya, who has lived in New Zealand since he was 11, had the good fortune of making the four-hour trip to Australia in December to watch Fight Night 142: Adelaide, where Yusuff would be making his UFC debut.

Adesanya sat ringside on the company’s dime, thanks to the middleweight’s four-fight win streak after joining the UFC in February 2018. And once Yusuff walked to the Octagon with the Nigerian flag wrapped around his head, Adesanya knew he shared a kinship with the featherweight fighter.

So when Yusuff won his debut via TKO two minutes and 14 seconds into the first round, Adesanya was ecstatic and jumped up to the cage to congratulate him. But their moment didn’t last long. Yusuff’s opponent, Suman Mokhtarian, was a native of Adelaide, and some of his coaches expected Adesanya to support them since they reside in the same part of the world.

“F— you!” Adesanya recalls them saying. “You’re f—ing cheering for him?!”
https://theundefeated.com/features/israel-adesanya-inside-the-strong-and-growing-bond-between-the-top-nigerian-fighters-in-ufc/


Adesanya said he was taken aback by their reaction but stood his ground. The exchange became heated enough that security intervened.

“[Sodiq] is from Nigeria, so we already shared a connection. I was cheering for him at ringside, and the opponent’s cornermen got mad at me and tried to step to me. I was like, what?” Adesanya said, still peeved by the memory. “Luckily security got them out of there, or I would’ve had to handle things myself.”

Adesanya, 30, and Yusuff, 26, finally met backstage at the event in Adelaide, speaking in their native Yoruba language.

“You always have belief in yourself, but then it’s a whole other feeling when you see someone that comes from your same background accomplish what you want to accomplish one day,” said Yusuff, who moved to Bladensburg, Maryland, when he was 9. “It just makes it feel that much closer.”

Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, Kamaru Usman sat in UFC president Dana White’s office in Las Vegas. “The Nigerian Nightmare,” who had just earned his ninth straight UFC win and entered negotiations for a future title shot in the welterweight division, was also watching Yusuff’s victory.

“I remember just telling Dana that we were coming for all the belts,” Usman said.

Less than a year later, Usman’s declaration to White seems more like a prophecy.

Usman (10-0) became the first African-born UFC champion in March by defeating Tyron Woodley for the welterweight title. Yusuff (3-0) earned a first-round TKO win in August at UFC 241 and is a rising featherweight contender. And Adesanya (6-0) has added the interim UFC middleweight championship to his mantel and could be UFC’s next big star.

“Every so often there’s always a legion of a certain part of the world that starts making a come-up in MMA,” said Adesanya, who will face middleweight champion Robert Whittaker in a unification fight on Saturday in the main event of UFC 243 (Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT, ESPN+ PPV). “I’m telling you, once the Nigerians pull up, once we start to pull up with numbers, it’s gonna be over for a lot of years in the MMA world.”

TkhGuy:
Time and space is all it takes to understand which is which,

Listen carefully,
when a guy knows too much his odd to becomes rich and self determining to be independent is 0.01

When a girl knows too much, her odd become a whoore, disrespectful and dependent is 0.01


The age in which a girl start using smartphone will tell you a lot about when she started her journey into doing what she likes contrary to what her parent trained her, mostly negative

In guys, it's mostly positive.

The age which a girl started living alone like squatting with a friend far from her parental home tells a lot, same goes with guys.

You can't trust a girls loyalty if she is in high institution, meeting with different people everyday, not good for marriage if you are not in the same institution with her,

A girl with two cephone lines between 16 to 21 is 80% chance is business girl meaning she is willing to sell her self to any customer,

You can't go into a serious relationship that ends in marriage with a girl that serves public for her core profit with the pedal in her hands as a marketer, her odd of body count is 0.0001

Most girls that graduated from high institution have tasted a lot inches don't ask me, if you add the secondary school days,

A girl you constantly see online on the internet is playing international championship trying to win a trophy, while the one you see at the club is playing friendly match, but both belongs to the street.

A girl who loves money but have no job, have 0.001 odd chance becoming a LovePeddler.

A girl with lot of male friends on her what's app contact, is like a street dog, you can't spot which male dog takes turns, cos in reality there are they for back up for black out days, and relays For switch over.

A girl with more money is not different from a female ponstar they always have more body count.

Lastly a working class lady and a girl who post her pictures on internet is like bill board, she out to get loads of dcks & will trade a lot more,

I concur with most of this statement, especially the girl that keeps many male contact. i was in a relationship with a lady who claimed most of her friends are males with no strings attached ........turns out she was a dog .

BreconHills:
The point is that it is not in Yoruba culture to defend the indefensible. Other tribes can do that with liberty. They are welcome to do so. FFK does not represent the yoruba or anyone else he represents himself. The key elements of yoruba "oro siso" "iwa" "iteriba" "laaka ye" are missing from his character.
We keep getting drawn into the " leave our own vagabond/thief alone and mind your business" This is an unknown position in yoruba culture. FFK should rightly be allowed to spin from the noose he has made for himself. Please leave yorubas out of it and keep your ethnic card in your pocket.

Dont get fooled easily by monikers, the character you quoted is an igbo ipob sympathizer , using 'yoruba' in his moniker to deceive gullible minds like yourself. Al it takes is a little bit of intelligence to spot it, try gather some...

gregyboy:
You're mad man which oba is yoruba are you high

You are a very stupid boy. learn how to respect your superior .......access to a cheap phone is no reason to be mannerless

hmmmm...quite apt and insightfull

Makavelli25:
Thats it
They have started
Smh

Very true

Lagos’ laboratories accredited for COVID-19 testing charge extra fees ranging from N10,000 to N50,000

On June 29, the Lagos Government inaugurated a private lab consortium to expand the testing capacity for COVID-19 in the state. Findings, however, revealed that despite the already high cost of testing at nearly double the monthly minimum wage in the accredited laboratories, some of them levy extra charges they refer to as ‘logistics or mobilisation fee.’ LARA ADEJORO leads our series of reports on the accredited facilities

Many of the seven private laboratories accredited by the Lagos Government to conduct COVID-19 tests in the state charge extra pay for their services under a term they describe variously as ‘logistics,’ ‘home service’ or mobilisation.

The extra charges range from N10,000 to N50,000, PUNCH HealthWise can report.

Findings also show that the cost of the test might pose a challenge for the average citizen in the state.

The state’s Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, during a briefing at Alausa recently, said the private laboratories were selected through a rigorous validation process.

The Director of Lagos Bio-Bank, Dr. Bamidele Mutiu, added that the accredited laboratories had the capacity to test for the virus “within the parameters of the COVID-19 Lagos testing strategy.”

SEE ALSO: COVID-19: We collect samples only at client’s home —Synlab

It may be recalled that, on April 19, the state government said in order to increase COVID-19 testing capacity in Lagos, it had set up sampling stations in the 20 local government areas for citizens who fit the case definition of COVID-19 to visit and drop samples for testing. PUNCH HealthWise had reported that the sampling stations did not take off as expected.

Meanwhile, the seven private laboratories currently licensed by the state government to carry out COVID-19 tests are Total Medical Services, Synlab, 54gene, and Medbury Medical Services.

SEE ALSO: We’ve not commenced operation —Biologix Support Services

The rest are, Biologix Medical Services, 02 Medical Services, and Clina Lancet Laboratories; while commissioner Abayomi reiterated that more private laboratories will be accredited as soon as they go through the rigorous validation process set by government.

“This is to avoid monopoly,” Abayomi explained, while reminding members of the public that the state’s public testing centres “are still free and accessible to all Lagosians.”

Such public laboratories are the Lagos State Bio-bank at the Mainland Infectious Disease Hospital, Yaba; Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba; Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, Yaba; and the Central Public Health Laboratory, Yaba.

As of July 6, a total number of 43,978 COVID-19 tests had been conducted in the state, the commissioner said.

SEE ALSO: We treat COVID-19-positive clients —02 Medical Services

Meanwhile, findings by our Correspondent show that the cost of testing at any of the accredited private laboratories is N50,400 — an amount that is nearly double the monthly minimum wage of N30,000, effectively pricing it out of the reach of the majority of Lagos residents.

As if that is not enough disincentive to go for COVID-19 testing, some of the private laboratories approached by our Correspondent said they charge extra fees of between N10,000 and N50,000 for what they called ‘logistics,’ home service’ or ‘mobilisation.’

In other words, clients stand to pay between N60,400 and N100,400 in any of the centres if logistics, home service or mobilisation fees are factored into their charges.

54gene charges N50,400 for COVID-19 test, N50,000 for mobilisation

AT 54GENE, APART FROM THE N50,400 PAYABLE FOR COVID-19 TEST, A CLIENT MAY ALSO BE REQUIRED TO PAY AN EXTRA FEE OF N50,000 FOR ‘MOBILISATION,’ BASED ON CERTAIN CONDITIONS

Although Prof. Abayomi had promised that, “as the public protector,” the state government would regulate the cost of COVID-19 testing in Lagos, at 54gene, it was gathered that apart from the N50,400 payable for COVID-19 test, a client may also be required to pay an extra fee of N50,000 for “mobilisation,” based on certain conditions.

A gate man at its Lekki, Lagos Island office, told our Correspondent that clients are not allowed to come to the centre for COVID-19 test.

SEE ALSO: COVID-19: In addition to N50,400 testing fee, we charge extra N25,000 for home service —Clina Lancet

“You have to call the number on the website and they will put you through on the procedure.

“However, if it’s an organisation who wishes to have their staff tested, they can come here for the test; but in individual cases, the samples are collected and brought here for the test,” he said.

When PUNCH HealthWise called the number (07000544363) on its Facebook page, which the mobile caller detector, Trucaller, identified as ‘Janet-Gene,’ the person who answered the call explained that the biotechnology company is not a walk-in centre for COVID-19.

“It’s not a walk-in laboratory. If you are interested in having a COVID-19 test in our lab, you need to send an email to our official mail [hello@54gene.com] with details of the test you want, the capacity, the number of family and we will get back to you.”

According to her, 54gene used to conduct tests for only corporate bodies until recently when it decided to be testing individuals.

“We just recently integrated private testing; we didn’t use to do that. We were targeting corporate companies. This has just been integrated and our target used to be a family or individuals from 10 [in number] and above.”

SEE ALSO: Lagos’ accredited COVID-19 testing lab difficult to locate

On the process for testing, Janet said there were sample collection centres in the state and that interested individuals will go to the one closest to them for sample collection.

“Some people are not comfortable with us coming to their houses, so we have sample collection centres and we will choose the one closest to you and we will take your sample; but it depends on whatever works for you.

“If you want to do the test now, I can forward your details to the account officer, who will create an invoice for you and will keep you updated as soon as possible.

“Once your sample is collected, we will get your bio data and we will create an account for you. Once that is done, you will get an email prompting you to verify your account.

“With the verification process, you will input a password and you will create a PIN, which will allow you to access your result within 48 hours once it is ready,” she said.

On the price payable, she said, “The regular price for COVID-19 testing is N50,400, but when you want us to come to where you stay, it will cost you an extra N50,000 for mobilisation. That will be N100,400.”

Medbury Medical Services charges N10,000 for logistics

WHEN PEOPLE COME HERE, WE CARRY OUT THE TEST IN THEIR CARS, AS THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED TO COME INTO THE CLINIC

When our Correspondent visited Medbury Medical Services, located at Lekki, it was gathered that the testing started after the state government had announced its inclusion. However, the designated place for the Polymerase Chain Reaction test is at the Ikeja office.

“We were carrying out the test here, but since we have other clients coming in for other diagnostic tests and medical services, the management had to decide to designate the Ikeja office for COVID-19 testing.

“Normally, when people come here, we carry out the test in their cars, as they are not allowed to come into the clinic,” the front desk officer told our Correspondent.

Continuing, she said, “At the moment, I have to refer you to Ikeja where you will be attended to and you will get the information you need.”

When our Correspondent arrived at the Ikeja clinic on Abba Johnson Crescent, it was observed that two individuals walked in to have their tests done.

When asked the procedure for having a COVID-19 test, a lady who identified herself as Mosun said, “We don’t just allow people to come here because it is a sensitive period. So, we try to be discreet with it.

“We usually prefer to go to the person for the sample collection, but some people prefer coming to the clinic.

“So, the procedure is that you have to send an email via our email address or put a call through to the numbers on the website requesting for the test and we will get back to you within two hours.

“If you prefer coming here, then we will schedule an appointment with you within two to three days.

“We basically conduct tests for organisations or a group of people. But, we still carry out tests for individuals now since we have some people requesting the test.

“The test costs N50,400 and that is the fixed price from the Lagos State Government,” Mosun explained.

Another lady who was identified as Bola added that visitors are not allowed into the clinic for safety purposes.

“It’s a PCR test and it takes less than 15 minutes, but the results are released within two days and maximum of three days.”

We charge extra N10,000 for logistics

Bola also disclosed that the organisation charges an extra fee for logistics.

“Since some people prefer confidentiality and they want us to come to the house, we will charge for logistics, depending on the location.

“For instance, if you want us to come to Surulere, we will charge N10,000 for logistics.

“If the individuals are more than 30 in number, we prefer they come to our clinic; but if they are not up to that number, we can go to the house and the test will be out within two to three days.”

When asked the step to follow if one tests positive, Bola said, “You will be referred to the Lagos State Government. We have an isolation preparation with the state government and if someone tests positive and you want us to take charge of the treatment, we will invite the NCDC officials to take it up from there; but it comes at a fee,” Mosun stated.

Out of reach of common man —Medical Guild

EFFORTS SHOULD BE MADE TO ENSURE THAT THE PRICE IS AFFORDABLE FOR ALL

The Chairman, Medical Guild, Lagos, Dr. Oluwajimi Sodipo, in an interview with our Correspondent, said the cost for the testing is beyond the reach of the common man.

“The truth of the matter is that it is expensive beyond the reach of the common man. However, our view is that it is okay for as long as it does not affect the ability of the populace to access COVID-19 testing at the government-owned facility and there is no reduction in the amount of testing at those facilities.

“Ideally, all efforts should be made for the curve to be driven down, because COVID-19 is a public health challenge, as, having one COVID-19 patient can expose many others,” Shodipo said.

He said all efforts should be made to ensure that the price is affordable for all.

“The aim at the various private facilities should be on increasing accessibility and not on profit-making, because the [N54,000] price tag is not affordable for 99 percent of Nigerians,” Shodipo added.

It is exorbitant —NARD

President of the National Association of Resident Doctors, Dr. Aliyu Sokomba, said the amount being charged for the COVID-19 testing at the private centres is too high for people to afford.

“The situation is terrible and, unfortunately, this is a country where private sectors operate unregulated.

“There is no reason for COVID-19 test to be as high as that. In fact, the test should be free; and if any private institution is allowed to test, the state should ensure that it is done at a minimal price so that it can be affordable for people,” Sokomba said.

He recommended that Lagos government should find a way to increase the number of public laboratories for COVID-19 testing in the state.