At least 1,000 residents of the Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area in Lagos have benefited from free medical services under a joint health outreach organised by the council and the Eko Club of Atlanta.

The initiative, tagged Medical Mission Outreach, commenced on Tuesday at the council secretariat and provided free consultations, health screenings, medications, and health education to residents.

Speaking at a press briefing to flag off the programme, the LCDA Chairman, Seyi Jakande, described the initiative as “an extraordinary opportunity to enhance the health and well-being of our community,” noting that it aligns with his administration’s HEWA Agenda Health, Education, Welfare, and Accessibility.

“This event is not just about treatment; it is a proactive approach to promote well-being and health literacy within our community,” Jakande said.

He explained that the outreach was designed to make healthcare more accessible to vulnerable residents and announced that the programme would be extended to all wards within the LCDA to ensure broader coverage.

“We will take this mission further to ensure that even those who cannot make it today are well catered for,” he assured.

Chairperson of the Medical Outreach Committee, Wunmi Isiotan, who led the visiting medical team, said the partnership with Eko Club of Atlanta aimed to bridge healthcare gaps and bring quality medical services closer to the people.

“Our medical mission outreach is a beacon of hope for those in need,” she said, adding that the team would continue the exercise in Ojodu LCDA on November 4 and Lagos Island on November 5.

One of the beneficiaries, Idaya Ibrahim, expressed gratitude to the organisers, saying the initiative came at a time she was struggling to afford treatment for an eye condition.

The outreach forms part of ongoing efforts by local authorities and diaspora organisations to expand community health access across Lagos State.