10,000 Residents to Benefit from Obasanjo’s Free Healthcare on 89th Birthday

James Sowole in Abeokuta

No fewer than 10,000 persons living in the suburb of Lagos would benefit from free healthcare services that would be part of activities to commemorate 89th birthday of the former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo.

The plan of the former president, was disclosed in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, adding the medical outreach is under the auspices of the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation.

The statement said the Lagos Medical Mission will hold in the suburbs of Ikorodu and Alimosho Local Government areas of the state between Feb 27 and March 4, 2026.

According to the Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation, Dr. Olalekan Makinde, “in celebration of the 89th birthday of His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Founder of the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation, the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation (OOF) is proud to announce a large-scale Lagos Medical Mission aimed at providing comprehensive, life-changing healthcare services — completely free of charge to more than 10,000 Nigerians.

“This special medical outreach is organized as a legacy-driven humanitarian initiative to mark Chief Obasanjo’s 89th birthday, reflecting his lifelong commitment to service, nation-building, and the well-being of the Nigerian people.”

Makinde stated the outreach would start on Friday, 27th February 2026 at Ijede LCDA Council Hall, Ijede, Ikorodu, Lagos and Saturday, 28th February 2026 at Imota Mini Stadium, Imota, Ikorodu, Lagos.

He added that on Monday 2nd March to Wednesday, 4th of March, 2026 the exercise would move to Alade Stadium, Command Road, Agbado/Oke-Odo in Alimosho, Lagos, where beneficiaries would receive: Free Ear Care Services and provision of free hearing aids for qualified beneficiaries, Free Eye Care Services, detailed eye screening and provision of recommended prescription glasses and referral and sponsorship for eye surgeries. 

He added the exercise will also include, free Cardiovascular Screening Blood pressure checks Heart health assessments Preventive medical counseling, Free General Medical Consultation Doctor consultations Diagnosis and treatment, distribution of essential medications at no cost.

He emphasized that through this Lagos Medical Mission, the Foundation continues to embody Chief Obasanjo’s vision of accessible healthcare and compassionate intervention for the underserved, stressing,

“As we celebrate the 89th birthday of His Excellency, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, we honour his legacy in the most meaningful way possible — by serving the people. 

“This medical mission is a gift to the nation, especially to those who may not otherwise have access to quality healthcare, Makins said, adding, “the outreach is open to elderly citizens, children and families, individuals living with untreated hearing or vision challenges, persons with cardiovascular concerns, low-income and vulnerable residents across Lagos.

“Residents are encouraged to arrive early, as services will be rendered strictly on a first-come, first-served basis,” he disclosed.

He said, “The Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation (OOF) is a humanitarian organization dedicated to transforming lives through strategic interventions in health, education, agriculture, youth empowerment, and community development. 

“The Foundation’s Hearing Programme, in particular, has restored hearing and hope to thousands across Nigeria and beyond.

“This 89th birthday medical mission stands as a powerful tribute to a lifetime of leadership, service, and unwavering commitment to humanity.”