The Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation has successfully concluded a six-day free medical outreach in Lagos, providing essential healthcare services to approximately 10,000 families across three communities in the state.
The humanitarian initiative, held from February 27 to March 4, 2026, was organised to commemorate the 89th birthday of the Foundation’s founder, former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo. Rather than marking the occasion with a ceremonial celebration, the Foundation chose to deliver large-scale medical assistance to residents in Ijede, Imota, and Alimosho.
The outreach offered a wide range of healthcare services, including cardiovascular screenings, general medical consultations, and specialised eye and ear care, all provided free of charge to beneficiaries.
Medical teams began operations early on February 27 at the Ijede Local Council Secretariat in Ikorodu. Healthcare professionals worked daily from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., moving from Ijede to the Imota Mini-Stadium before concluding with a three-day programme at the Alade Stadium in Agbado/OkeOdo LCDA, Alimosho.
At each location, a coordinated system ensured that the large turnout comprising elderly residents, artisans, traders, and children was efficiently managed. Participants underwent structured medical screenings and consultations, after which prescribed medications were dispensed immediately.
A major highlight of the outreach was the specialised eye care programme. Over 5,000 people received eye examinations, with thousands fitted with free prescription glasses on-site. In addition, more than 300 individuals diagnosed with severe eye conditions have been scheduled for fully sponsored surgical procedures.
The hearing care component of the programme also delivered significant impact. In response to the high cost of hearing aids in Nigeria, the Foundation distributed more than 1,500 hearing aids to beneficiaries at no cost equipment valued at hundreds of millions of naira.
Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation, Olalekan Makinde, said the outreach would have a far-reaching impact beyond the immediate beneficiaries.
“The indirect impact is immeasurable,” Makinde said. “When a father receives treatment and returns to work healthier, or a grandmother regains her hearing and confidence, it affects entire families. When children can see and hear clearly in school, the benefits extend far beyond the individual.”
The Foundation also commended the medical teams, volunteers, and organisers whose coordinated efforts ensured the smooth execution of the large-scale operation.
With follow-up procedures already being arranged for beneficiaries scheduled for surgeries, the Foundation said the outreach is expected to leave a lasting legacy in the communities served.
According to the organisation, the initiative reflects a commitment to compassionate leadership and community transformation, with its impact expected to resonate across thousands of households in the years ahead.
