In a appreciation of a spirited act of public service, kakalistiq.com reports that the Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area (LCDA), led by Executive Chairman Otunba-Akogun Wale Raji Anomo, has applauded the medical intervention provided by a vibrant indigenous club, Eko Club International. On Monday 4the November, 2024, the club in partnership with the LCDA delivered a life-changing medical mission for over 1,000 residents. Children and adults alike gathered eagerly to receive an array of essential health services free of charge.
Otunba Wale Raji Anomo expressed profound gratitude for the organization’s commitment, noting that this is the second such partnership under his administration. “This initiative is a testament to Eko Club’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of our people. It reinforces our shared dedication to delivering accessible and quality healthcare to residents. I am committed to exploring more innovative ways to enhance social welfare and total well-being of the people of Ikosi-Ejinrin,” he stated.
Eko Club International’s President, Mr. Saheed Olusi, spoke passionately about the group’s mission to bridge healthcare gaps for underserved Lagosians. “This mission is part of our long-term commitment to providing healthcare to the people of Lagos. Through our collective efforts, we can positively impact the lives of thousands in need,” he shared.
The Elejinrin of Ejinrin Kingdom, HRM Oba Rafiu Ishola Babatunde Balogun (Ejalonibu II), applauded the ongoing collaboration, expressing his joy in seeing residents benefit from accessible medical care. He offered blessings for both Eko Club International and the leadership of Otunba Anomo, hoping for continued success in these efforts to uplift his people.
Chief Press Secretary Areh AbdulHamid O highlighted the mission’s scope, explaining that “the medical mission featured comprehensive health services, including dental care, provision of medicated eye glasses, and treatments for common ailments such as hypertension, malaria, typhoid, and diabetes.” From eye exams and teeth polishing to cancer screenings for prostate and cervical cancers, the event offered critical health interventions for an appreciative community.
The outreach, he noted, marked the third stop in Eko Club International’s 2024 Medical Outreach program. Following successful missions in Ayobo-Ipaja and Lagos Island, the team arrived in Ikosi-Ejinrin, ready to bring care to those who need it most.
With its legacy of service, Eko Club International, an association of Lagos indigenes abroad, is dedicated to empowering communities at home. The group’s partnership with Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA stands as a beacon of what’s possible through unity and purpose, marking yet another milestone in their mission to make healthcare a reachable reality for all.
