Lagos Deploys First Homegrown Logistics Platform

Lagos State has achieved a significant technological milestone by becoming the first state in Nigeria to deploy a homegrown digital logistics platform, the Lagos Health Logistics Management Information System (LHLMIS). To support this rollout, the state recently concluded an intensive three-day training for over 200 health officers. This initiative is designed to provide real-time visibility of medical commodities, ensuring that essential drugs and supplies are always available at the point of need.

The Director of Pharmaceutical Services, Pharm. Olawale Poluyi, explained that this platform represents a shift toward a data-driven supply chain. Unlike previous national systems that only captured data every two months, the LHLMIS allows for weekly reporting. This increased frequency enables health managers to monitor stock levels, track expiration dates, and analyze consumption trends for critical programs including HIV, malaria, and family planning with unprecedented accuracy.

​The pilot phase of the LHLMIS is currently active in 51 selected facilities, including all General Hospitals and strategic Primary Health Centres across every Local Government Area. By training a multi-disciplinary team at each site including pharmacists, lab scientists, and family planning providers the state is ensuring an integrated approach to logistics. This "Last Mile" strategy focuses on the final stage of the supply chain where the patient actually receives the product.

​According to Pharm. Margaret Adedapo, the Coordinator of the Logistics Management Coordinating Unit, the LHLMIS is the result of years of innovation. The system utilizes cloud-based reporting and automated alerts to prevent stockouts and reduce wastage of expensive medicines. This homegrown solution not only strengthens the local health system but also aligns with global Sustainable Development Goals by ensuring timely access to life-saving commodities for all citizens.

The state plans to scale this system statewide within the next six months, aiming for 100% commodity security. By eliminating the manual errors and delays associated with paper-based tracking, Lagos is setting a new standard for pharmaceutical excellence in Nigeria. This digital transformation is expected to significantly improve client satisfaction, as patients will no longer face the frustration of being turned away due to missing essential medicines.