Former President Olusegun Obasanjo will sponsor a large-scale, free medical outreach in Lagos State, aiming to provide healthcare services to at least 10,000 residents as part of his 89th birthday celebrations. The week-long “Lagos Medical Mission” is organized by the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation (OOF) and will operate from February 27 to March 4, 2026, focusing on the Ikorodu and Alimosho Local Government Areas.
The initiative will commence on February 27 at the Ijede LCDA Council Hall in Ikorodu, followed by a session on February 28 at Imota Mini Stadium, also in Ikorodu. From March 2 to 4, services will shift to Alade Stadium on Command Road in the Agbado/Oke-Odo area of Alimosho.
A comprehensive range of free medical services will be offered, including ear care and hearing aids for qualified beneficiaries, eye screenings with prescription glasses and surgical referrals, cardiovascular assessments and blood pressure checks, general consultations with diagnosis and free medication distribution, and preventive health counselling.
Dr. Olalekan Makinde, Chief Executive Officer of the OOF, stated the mission targets underserved populations, specifically the elderly, children, families, individuals with untreated hearing or vision impairments, those with cardiovascular conditions, and other vulnerable residents. He described the outreach as “a gift to the nation, particularly to those who may not otherwise have access to quality healthcare,” advising residents to attend early as services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Founded by Obasanjo, the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation concentrates on health, education, agriculture, youth empowerment, and community development. Its flagship hearing programme has already restored hearing for thousands of Nigerians. This birthday medical mission extends that legacy, directly translating Obasanjo’s stated commitment to service and vision for accessible, affordable healthcare for vulnerable groups into action within Lagos State. The effort underscores a sustained philanthropic focus on addressing basic health needs in underserved Nigerian communities.
