Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is set to reach at least 10,000 beneficiaries in Lagos suburbs through a medical outreach initiative to mark his 89th birthday.
The programme, organised by the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation, was announced in a statement from his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, in Abeokuta on Sunday.
According to the Foundation’s CEO, Dr. Olalekan Makinde, the Lagos Medical Mission will take place in Ikorodu and Alimosho Local Government areas from February 27 to March 4.
“The Lagos medical mission is aimed at providing comprehensive, life-changing healthcare services, completely free of charge to more than 10,000 Nigerians,” Makinde said, describing the outreach as a legacy-driven humanitarian initiative that reflects Obasanjo’s lifelong dedication to service, nation-building, and the welfare of Nigerians.
He provided details on the schedule, saying: “The outreach will start on Friday at Ijede LCDA Council Hall, Ijede, Ikorodu and Saturday at Imota mini stadium, Imota, Ikorodu, Lagos. From March 2 to March 4, the exercise will move to Alade Stadium, Command Road, Agbado/Oke-Odo in Alimosho, Lagos.”
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Makinde outlined the services beneficiaries would receive, including “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 counselling, and distribution of essential medications at no cost.”
He further emphasised that the initiative reflects the Foundation’s commitment to accessible healthcare for underserved communities. “Through the Lagos Medical Mission, the Foundation continues to embody Obasanjo’s vision of accessible healthcare and compassionate intervention for the underserved,” Makinde said.
The outreach is open to elderly residents, children, families, individuals with untreated hearing or vision challenges, persons with cardiovascular concerns, and other vulnerable residents across Lagos.