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Hon. Benson Commends Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation’s Grassroots Health Interventions For Hundreds Of Imota Residents

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Impact Newspaper

‎Our Reporter ‎ ‎The Executive Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, has commended the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation for extending its free medical outreach initiative to grassroots communities, describing the intervention as timely and impactful. ‎ ‎He gave the commendation during the foundation’s Free Medical Outreach programme held today, Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Imota Mini-Stadium, which attracted hundreds of beneficiaries from Imota and neighboring communities. ‎ ‎The free medical outreach, organised in collaboration with Starkey Hearing Foundation, Lagos State Healthcare Board, Lagos State Health…

Hon Gbadebo – Alogba Sustains Free Healthcare Services For Ijede Residents

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 Impact Newspaper

‎Mariam Akinloye The Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo- Alogba on Friday implemented more sustenance measures for the free health initiative of her administration by organising another medical outreach which attracted a massive turnout of residents. ‎ ‎ ‎About 1000 residents benefited from the free medical outreach which took place at the Ijede LCDA secretariat and was hosted in partnership with the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation, with support from the Starkey Hearing Foundation, Lagos State Health Care Board, Lagos State Health District II, and the Ophthalmological…

IDPIL Sets To Commission 22-Bed Critical Care Centre At General Hospital, lkorodu

February 27, 2026February 27, 2026 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu -Begins installation of medical equipment About 20 months after the foundation of what was initially conceived as a Renal Centre at the General Hospital, Ikorodu, but today known as Critical Care Centre, was laid by the Ikorodu Division Peace Initiative Limited (IDPIL), the uncommon facility is set to be commissioned. Towards the commissioning slated for May 7, the developmental organization has started supplying and fixing necessary medical equipment that will provide proper care for patients with critical health issues, at the facility. Otunba Ganiyu Abiru, the Executive Secretary,…

WELLNESS OUTREACH 2026: Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA Offers Free General Screening, TB Test, Others For Adult Residents

February 20, 2026February 20, 2026 Impact Newspaper

Mariam Akinloye A free medical outreach programme has been announced by the Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (IBLCDA) under the leadership of Omoba Hameed Olalekan Aroyewun, for residents who are 40 years and above. The exercise, which is in conjunction with the Pure -Heart Wellness Outreach, will hold on Saturday, 21st February, at the IBLCDA Secretariat Hall, Igbogbo, with focus on Free general health screening; TB and HIV testing; Medical consultations and Free medications for residents aged 60 years and above. While affirming that, “Good health is a right, not…

Commendations As Aroyewun Commissions Fully Rehabilitated Baiyeku PHC, New Office Block

November 14, 2025November 15, 2025 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu & Mariam Akinloye It was all praises and commendations for the Executive Chairman, Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Olalekan Aroyewun (HOA) on Thursday, at the commissioning of the fully rehabilitated Baiyeku Primary Health Centre (PHC) and an additional block of offices. The project which was among the capital projects embarked upon by the new chairman was achieved within the 100 days in office of the chairman. In rehabilitating the facility, the council removed the roofs which had been dilapidated and were not providing the much-needed…

Cancer: Ijede Council Boss Urges Women To Prioritise Routine Screening

October 17, 2025October 17, 2025 Impact Newspaper

Mariam Akinloye Women have been charged to take regular screening seriously to detect if they are dealing with breast or cervical cancer, so as to afford early detection and treatment. Hon. Motuntayo Gbadebo -Alogba, Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area (LCDA) gave the charge on Thursday at a free medical outreach for female residents. The free outreach which was held at the Ijede LCDA secretariat, and themed, “Detect to Save Ijede from Cancer”, featured free clinical breast examinations, cervical cancer screenings and health talks aimed at encouraging early detection and…

Primary Health Care: Aroyewun Commences Improvement Of Bayeku PHC

October 11, 2025October 11, 2025 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu The Chairman, Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Omo’ba Hammed Aroyewun, has embarked on a new projects and rehabilitation of the existing facilities at the Bayeku Primary Health Centre (PHC) in his commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and improving public health infrastructure. The council is embarking on construction of a new three-bedroom office complex to improve administrative efficiency at the centre, reconstruction of Environmental and Joint Task Force Office. It also giving the existing structure a facelift. The project is scheduled to be completed within one month. Recall…

Lagos Health District II Engages Traditional Rulers In Ikorodu On Strengthening PHC Facility Utilisation, Community Health

September 13, 2025September 13, 2025 Impact Newspaper

Wale Jagun Lagos State Health District II has engaged traditional rulers in Ikorodu LGA in a bid to strengthen the utilisation of Primary Health Centres (PHCs) and community health within the division. The meeting took place recently at the Palace of HRM Oba (Dr.) AbdulKabir Adewale Shotobi, the Ayangburen of Ikorodu. In his remarks, Dr. Dayo Lajide, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health District II, emphasised the importance of prevention in addressing the rising health challenges in the Local Government Area. She encouraged residents to adopt healthier lifestyles through regular blood…

Newly Built Accident And Emergency Unit Commissioned At General Hospital Ijede

July 27, 2025July 28, 2025 Impact Newspaper

The newly constructed 11-bed Accident and Emergency Unit at Ijede General Hospital has been commissioned by the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Health Service Commission, Dr. Benjamin Eniayewun. The state-of-the-art facility that was formally commissioned at the weekend, is expected to enhance the hospital’s capacity to respond to medical emergencies and provide quality healthcare services to residents of Ijede and its environs. Joining the Permanent Secretary and the Medical Director/ Chief Executive Officer, Ijede General Hospital, Dr. Femi Aletan, at the commissioning were Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba, the Executive Chairman…

Diagnostic Centre Facilitated By Rep. Benson Set To Further Expand Health Services At GH Imota

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 Impact Newspaper

Kunle Adelabu Barely four months after the foundation laying ceremony for a Diagnostics Centre at the General Hospital Imota which started off the expansion of the medical facility which Rep. Babajimi Benson, representative of Ikorodu Federal Constituency, was instrumental to, the centre is set for use anytime from now. The foundation ceremony for the diagnostics centre in Imota was performed by the Ranodu of Imota, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Ajibade Bakare Agoro, FCA, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The centre when opened will have a Doctor’s Cabin, Sonography, Report…