Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo will provide free medical care to at least 10,000 people in Lagos to celebrate his 89th birthday.
In a statement released by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo said the medical outreach will take place in Ikorodu and Alimosho areas of Lagos State from February 27 to March 4, 2026.
The programme is being organised by the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation as part of activities marking his birthday.
The outreach will begin on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Ijede LCDA Council Hall in Ijede, Ikorodu. It will continue on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Imota Mini Stadium in Imota, Ikorodu.
From Monday, March 2 to Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the exercise will hold at Alade Stadium, Command Road, Agbado/Oke-Odo in Alimosho.
Beneficiaries will receive free medical services including:
Heart and blood pressure checks
General medical consultation, diagnosis, and treatment
Free essential drugs
Ear care services and free hearing aids for qualified patients
Eye tests and free prescription glasses
Referral and sponsorship for eye surgeries where necessary
According to the foundation, the medical mission is a humanitarian effort that reflects Obasanjo’s long-standing commitment to serving Nigerians and improving their well-being.
From Monday, March 2 to Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the exercise will move to Alade Stadium, Command Road, Agbado/Oke-Odo in Alimosho.
Beneficiaries will receive free ear care services, including hearing tests and hearing aids for those who qualify. There will also be free eye care services, detailed eye screenings, and free prescription glasses for patients who need them.
Patients who require eye surgery will be referred and sponsored at no cost, ensuring that those with serious conditions receive proper treatment and follow-up care.
