By Abiodun Lawal
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is targeting no fewer than10,000
beneficiaries in Lagos suburbs as part of activities marking his 89th birthday.
A statement in Abeokuta on Sunday by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde
Akinyemi, said the medical outreach is under the auspices of the Olusegun
Obasanjo Foundation.
According to the Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr Olalekan
Makinde, the Lagos Medical Mission will hold in the suburbs of Ikorodu and
Alimosho Local Government areas of the state from Feb. 27 to March 4.
Makinde explained that the Lagos medical mission was aimed at providing
comprehensive, life-changing healthcare services, completely free of charge to
more than 10,000 Nigerians.
He added that the outreach was organised as a legacy-driven humanitarian
initiative to mark Obasanjo’s 89th birthday, reflecting his lifelong commitment to
service, nation-building, and the well-being of the Nigerian people.
Makinde stated that the outreach would start on Friday at Ijede LCDA Council
Hall, Ijede, Ikorodu and Saturday at Imota mini stadium, Imota, Ikorodu, Lagos.
“On March 2 to March 4, the exercise will move to Alade stadium, command road,
Agbado/Oke-Odo in Alimosho, Lagos.
“Beneficiaries will receive free ear care services and provision of free hearing aids
to qualified beneficiaries, detailed eye screening and provision of recommended
prescription glasses and referral and sponsorship for eye surgeries.
“The exercise will also include, free cardiovascular screening, blood pressure
checks, heart health assessments, preventive medical counseling and distribution of
essential medications at no cost,” he stated.
Makinde emphasised that through the Lagos Medical Mission, the Foundation
would continued to embody Obasanjo’s vision of accessible healthcare and
compassionate intervention for the underserved, adding that the outreach was open
to elderly, children and families, individuals living with untreated hearing or vision
challenges, persons with cardiovascular concerns and vulnerable residents across
Lagos.
