In one of the largest humanitarian medical interventions recently witnessed in Lagos State, the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation has concluded a six-day free health outreach, directly impacting approximately 10,000 families across three communities. The initiative, which ran from February 27th to March 4th, 2026, was organized to mark the 89th birthday of the Foundation’s Founder, former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.
Rather than a ceremonial celebration, the Foundation opted for a large-scale service delivery, bringing free medical care to thousands in Ijede, Imota, and Alimosho. The outreach provided a comprehensive range of services, from cardiovascular screenings to life-changing eye and ear care, all at no cost to the beneficiaries.
The medical mission kicked off at dawn on February 27th at the Ijede Local Council Secretariat in Ikorodu. For six consecutive days, teams of medical professionals worked from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., first in Ijede, then moving to the Imota Mini-Stadium, and finally settling in for a three-day stretch at the Alade Stadium in Agbado/OkeOdo LCDA, Alimosho.
At each location, a well-oiled system ensured that the massive crowds, consisting of elderly citizens, artisans, traders, and children, were attended to efficiently. Beneficiaries underwent structured screenings and consultations before receiving prescribed medications on the spot.
While general medical consultations and cardiovascular screenings were crucial for early detection of conditions like hypertension, the outreach’s most profound impacts were in the specialized fields of eye and ear care. The Foundation’s vision restoration effort was a resounding success. Over 5,000 individuals had their eyes examined, with thousands receiving free prescription glasses on-site. In a move that will have a lasting impact, more than 300 beneficiaries with more serious conditions have been formally scheduled for fully sponsored eye surgeries.
Equally significant was the hearing care program. Recognizing the prohibitive cost of quality hearing aids in the Nigerian market, the Foundation undertook an extraordinary commitment. More than 1,500 hearing aids, with an economic value running into hundreds of millions of naira, were distributed completely free of charge.
According to Dr. Olalekan Makinde, CEO of the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation, the 10,000 families directly served represent a much wider transformation. “The indirect impact is immeasurable,” Dr. Makinde stated. “A treated father returns to work healthier. A grandmother regains clear hearing and renewed confidence. A child sees and hears properly in school. Each restored life creates ripple effects across households, touching millions beyond the immediate beneficiaries.”
The Foundation praised the meticulous planning and volunteerism that made the large-scale operation seamless and orderly. As follow-up processes begin for the scheduled surgeries, the OOF says the legacy of the outreach will be felt for years to come.
“It was leadership expressed through compassion,” the statement concluded, “and transformation, when multiplied across 10,000 families, becomes legacy.”
