Lagos LG, Group Offer Free Medical Services

To improve the well-being of its residents, Ifako-Ijaiye local government area, in collaboration with KOH Progressive Movement, Lagos State, has flagged off a two-day free community health outreach in its locality.
In a statement issued by the local government’s Public Affairs Unit, the programme is tailored to improve access to essential healthcare services for residents.

The council said the programme, which commenced on Tuesday at the Council Secretariat, Idiagbon Bus Stop, Ifako, provided the residents with free medical services and medication, while cases requiring further attention were referred to the appropriate general hospital.

The council’s vice chairman, Hon. Mrs Oluwatoyin Awoniyi-Akerele, who represented the chairman, Prince Usman Akanbi Hamzat, commended the organisers, medical personnel and other stakeholders for the initiative.
She encouraged the residents to take advantage of the outreach and make preventive healthcare and regular medical check-ups a priority.

The event was attended by the leader of the 7th Legislative Arm, Hon. Kayode Samuel, the medical director, Ifako-Ijaiye General Hospital, Dr Mrs. Oluyemi Taiwo, and the Grand Commander of Health, Ifako-Ijaiye, Hon. Oluwafemi Adikuremi.

Others include representatives of the KOH Progressive Movement and members of the Hamzat family.