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Former Nigeria President, Olusegun Obasanjo, is targeting no fewer than 10,000 beneficiaries in Lagos suburbs as part of activities to mark his 89th birthday.
Obasanjo, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi at the weekend, said the medical outreach will hold in the suburbs of Ikorodu and Alimosho local government areas of the state between February 27 and March 4, 2026.
The exercise will include free cardiovascular screening, blood pressure checks, heart health assessments, preventive medical counseling, free general medical consultation, diagnosis and treatment, and the distribution of essential medications at no cost.
The statement reads:“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.
“The outreach will 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.
“And on Monday 2nd March to Wednesday,4th of March, 2026 the exercise will move to Alade Stadium, Command Road, Agbado/Oke-Odo in Alimosho, Lagos, where beneficiaries will receive: Free Ear Care Services and provision of free hearing aids qualified beneficiaries, Free Eye Care Services, detailed eye screening and provision of recommended prescription glasses and referral and sponsorship for eye surgeries.”
89th birthday: 10,000 to benefit from Obasanjo’s free medical outreach in Lagos
