Residents of Igbogun and neighbouring communities in Lekki Local Council Development Area (LCDA) have expressed appreciation to the council for bringing free healthcare services closer to the community through the RBK Free Medical Outreach.
Epe Insights reports that the outreach provided residents with access to medical consultations, health screenings, medication and other essential healthcare services without payment.
The programme was held at the Igbogun Primary Health Centre and attracted more than 500 residents from Igbogun and surrounding communities.
Beneficiaries received a range of services designed to address both immediate healthcare needs and preventive care.
The services included blood pressure checks, blood sugar screening, eye and glaucoma screening, laboratory tests, dental care and tuberculosis screening.
Residents also had access to medical consultations, family planning services, health education and free medications during the outreach.
The exercise provided an opportunity for residents to receive medical attention within their community without having to travel far to access basic healthcare services.
For many beneficiaries, the outreach also offered an opportunity to ask questions about their health and receive professional guidance from healthcare workers.
The programme was coordinated by the Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Mbalaso Chidinma, alongside health workers and members of the council’s management and executive teams.
The initiative was organised under the administration of the Executive Chairman of Lekki LCDA, Engr. Rasaki Bamidele Kasali (MNSE, MNATE).
Kasali was represented at the outreach by the Vice Chairman, Hon. Oluremi Alogba, who encouraged residents to continue making use of available healthcare services at the primary health centre.
The administration said bringing essential healthcare services closer to residents remains part of its efforts to improve access to primary healthcare across Lekki LCDA.
The outreach also highlighted the role of primary healthcare centres in providing accessible services to residents at the community level.
Residents from Igbogun and nearby communities took advantage of the different services available during the programme.
Preventive health checks formed an important part of the exercise, allowing beneficiaries to undergo basic screenings and receive professional advice.
The availability of free medication also provided support for residents who required treatment following consultations and medical assessments.
Health education was another component of the programme, giving residents information that could help them make informed decisions about their health.
The outreach also included family planning services, providing residents with access to information and professional guidance.
Eye and glaucoma screening was provided alongside dental care, laboratory services and other medical checks.
The Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Health District III, Dr. Monsurat Adeleke, also commended the initiative and acknowledged the council’s support for healthcare delivery in the community.
Adeleke also indicated that additional personnel could be provided to support the Igbogun Primary Health Centre, subject to the capacity of the health district.
The development is expected to further support healthcare services available to residents who rely on the primary health centre.
The outreach has also drawn attention to the importance of regular health checks and early attention to medical concerns.
For residents, the programme provided a convenient opportunity to access several healthcare services at one location.
Community-based medical programmes can also help improve awareness of preventive healthcare and encourage residents to seek medical attention when necessary.
The RBK Free Medical Outreach therefore provided more than consultations and medication, as residents also received health information and preventive services.
The programme further demonstrated the importance of collaboration between local government health authorities, healthcare professionals and community members.
Residents expressed appreciation to Engr. Rasaki Bamidele Kasali for the initiative and for supporting access to free healthcare services within Igbogun.
The gesture was particularly welcomed by residents who benefited from the range of services provided during the outreach.
The administration has continued to highlight primary healthcare as an important part of community development within Lekki LCDA. Its official website also lists a separate free medical outreach in April 2026 that served 617 residents, indicating that healthcare outreach has featured among the council’s activities.
The Igbogun outreach has consequently added another community-focused healthcare intervention to the council’s recent activities.
Residents also expressed hope that similar programmes would continue to reach other communities within Lekki LCDA.
The exercise ended with beneficiaries appreciating the opportunity to receive medical attention, screenings, medication and health information within their community.
For Igbogun residents, the message was simple: thank you for bringing healthcare closer to the people.
