Obasanjo marks 89th birthday with free medical outreach in Lagos
The Nigeria’s Former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo is to mark his 89th birthday with free medical outreach, to accommodate no fewer than 10,000 beneficiaries targeted in Lagos and environs.
Penpushing reports that the medical outreach is under the auspices of the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation, which will be held between February 27 to March 4, 2026 in the suburbs of Ikorodu and Alimosho Local Government areas of the state
The Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr Olalekan 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.
Penpushing further reports that Makinde 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.
The Foundation boss stated that the outreach would start on Friday at Ijede Local Community Development Council Area (LCDA) 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’, he said.
“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’, Makinde added.
Penpushing also reports that he emphasised that through the Lagos Medical Mission, the Foundation would continue to embody Obasanjo’s vision of accessible healthcare and compassionate intervention for the underserved.
The Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer added that the outreach was open to the elderly, children and families, individuals living with untreated hearing or vision challenges, persons with cardiovascular concerns and vulnerable residents across Lagos.
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