The Lagos State’s Mushin Local Government has enrolled residents of Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area (LCDA) for a free healthcare initiative targeting 1,000 vulnerable community members.
Chairman of the LCDA, Dr. ‘Seyi Jakande, Chairman of the LCDA, while speaking on the medical outreach reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to dignity, equity, and accessible healthcare for all.
According to him, “We gather here not just to launch a program, but to reaffirm our commitment that no resident, irrespective of social or economic background, will be denied quality free healthcare.”
He added that, “a healthy population is the foundation of economic growth, social cohesion, and community advancement.”
He said the initiative is “not an act of charity, but an act of justice.”
Beneficiaries will receive free medical consultations, maternal and child healthcare, and preventive screenings. The chairman highlighted recent milestones, including a new primary healthcare center in Kayode, upgrades to facilities with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems, staff training, and a shift toward proactive care through outreach, immunizations, and health education.
In his submission, Hon. Rasaq Ajala, former Chairman of the LCDA, reaffirmed Dr. Jakande’s efforts to leave a strong footprint across all sectors of the community, spanning education, healthcare, and public services.
Ajala also highlighted the programme as a key intervention aimed at addressing the critical needs of residents, adding that “health, they say, is wealth.”
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