LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA)- More than 700 residents of Surulere Local Government Area, Lagos State, received free medical consultations, medications, and eyeglasses during a humanitarian outreach organized by the Akpabio Cares Initiative, a health-focused program driven by the office of Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
The outreach, held on Saturday, marked the third edition of the initiative in two years, following similar interventions in Osogbo, Osun State, and Yankaba, Kano State.
According to a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, the program aimed to support vulnerable community members with essential healthcare services.
Speaking at the event, Ahmed Mustapha, Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President and convener of the initiative, highlighted the program’s philanthropic mission.
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“We are doing this as a way to give back to society, and we believe that the best gift is that of good health,” Mustapha said.
He added that the Lagos outreach specifically targeted around 700 residents for free medical consultations, drugs, and eyeglasses.
When asked why Lagos was chosen over Akpabio’s home state, Mustapha explained, “Senator Godswill Akpabio is Senate President for the whole of Nigeria, and so his impact must be felt across the country.”
Residents expressed deep appreciation for the intervention, emphasizing the significance of Mustapha’s local connection in bringing essential healthcare services to their community.
The initiative not only provided critical healthcare services but also reinforced the importance of community engagement in public health. Mustapha confirmed that the outreach would continue nationwide, with the next program scheduled for the North Central geopolitical zone, signaling a commitment to improving access to healthcare across Nigeria.
Through the Akpabio Cares Initiative, communities across multiple states have now benefited from free consultations, medicines, and eye care, reflecting a growing effort by political offices to supplement public health efforts and address gaps in medical access for underserved populations.
