The lawmaker representing Kwara Central in the senate, Senator Saliu Mustapha has flagged off a free medical outreach programme aimed at providing healthcare services to over 1,500 people among his constituents.
A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com noted that the two-day event started at Seriki Driver House, Ita-Adu, Gambari ward, Ilorin East Local Government at the weekend.
The medical outreach programme which is being carried out by a team of skilled doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and other medical personnel, makes a range of services, including consultations, drug distribution, and surgeries available to the beneficiaries.
Speaking at the event, Senator Saliu Mustapha, who was represented by his legislative aide, Alhaji Tunde Abdulkadir, emphasized that the initiative is in furtherance of his commitment to improving healthcare access for his constituents.
He noted that this effort aligns with the healthcare delivery goals of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq administration’s agenda to deliver basic healthcare services across nooks and crannies of the state.
‘The medical outreach programme is designed to provide free healthcare services to over 1,500 people in Kwara Central Senatorial District’ the Senator said.
He urged his constituents to take advantage of the services, adding that the programme which will continue on Sunday at Daudu Afon in Asa Local Government will start at 9:00 a.m.
Speaking with journalists, one of the medical professionals overseeing the outreach, Dr. Tijani Abdulrasheed, talked about the programme’s three main components, saying that ‘the first segment focuses on free medical consultations and the provision of essential drugs to patients. The second caters to individuals with vision impairments by offering free eye surgeries and corrective glasses. The third addresses surgical conditions, with operations conducted for cases such as hernias, breast lumps, hydroceles, and appendicitis’.
Dr. Abdulrasheed described the initiative as a commendable effort to address the healthcare challenges in the district.
He applauded Senator Mustapha for prioritizing the well-being of his constituents and urged him to sustain such impactful projects.
One of the beneficiaries, Abdulrahman Ramat, expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the senator, submitting that ‘I had been struggling to afford my medications, but here, I was treated and given free drugs. I’m deeply grateful to Senator Saliu Mustapha for this support. May God continue to guide and bless him as he serves us’.
Another beneficiary, Ibrahim Isiaq, who said the senator has given him succour through the medical outreach programme, added that ‘I’ve had eye problems for a long time, which even affected my education. Today, I received free glasses and medication. I thank Senator Mustapha for this healthcare initiative and pray for his success in all his endeavors’.
Many among attendees of the medical outreach programme including key stakeholders from the ruling All Progressives Congress and Community leaders lauded Senator Mustapha’s initiative as a step towards addressing the persistent healthcare challenges faced by the people of Kwara Central-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
