About This Hospital
- Category
- State Secondary Healthcare Institution / General Hospital
- Accreditation
- Operated and regulated by the Lagos State Ministry of Health and the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA). Functions as a clinical training site for house officers, nurses, physiotherapists, and medical laboratory scientists, and runs residency training programmes in specialties including anaesthesia and maxillofacial surgery.
- Affiliation
- Established in 1983 by the Lagos State Government under Governor Lateef Kayode Jakande. Serves as an annex/referral partner of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH). Houses the Gbagada Cardiac and Renal Centre, developed through a Public-Private Partnership and described as one of the earliest ultra-modern cardiac and renal centres in the region.
Departments22 depts
Specialty Services
Specialized Equipment
Leadership & Management
Head of Hospital
Dr. Saliu Olugbenga Oseni
Medical Director of General Hospital, Gbagada, appointed by the Lagos State Government in May 2026. Previously served at General Hospital, Isolo, where he was recognised for professionalism and administrative competence. Succeeded Dr. Babafemi Olusegun, who oversaw the development of the hospital's ICU, stroke unit, and solar power infrastructure during his tenure.
Managed By
Lagos State Ministry of Health / Health Service Commission
General Hospital, Gbagada is owned and administered by the Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Ministry of Health, with the Medical Director serving as chief executive of clinical and administrative operations. The hospital employs close to 1,000 staff.
Booking at This Hospital
Online Booking
Walk-in
Walk-in Policy
Walk-in accepted at the General Outpatient Department; referrals accepted from primary health centres and other facilities across Lagos State
Emergency Wait
24:00:00
Non-Emergency Wait
Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM
How to book
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Hospital Policies
Privacy & Confidentiality
Patient information is treated with confidentiality in accordance with Lagos State health regulations and applicable Nigerian health laws.
Discharge Policy
Discharge is authorised by the attending consultant or medical officer.
Hours & Holidays
General Outpatient: Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4 PM. Emergency, Pharmacy, Laboratory, and Maternity services operate 24 hours, 7 days a week.
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