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‘Eko Cares’Beneficiaries praise Lagos Governor’s economic hardship alleviation initiatives

Encomiums have continued to pour in on the Executive Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, for the sustainable implementation of the ‘Eko Cares’ initiatives aimed at mitigating the current economic challenges experienced not only in the state but across the country.

The ‘Eko Cares’ Initiatives, launched in April this year by Governor Sanwo-Olu, is the umbrella signature for several poverty-alleviating campaigns by the Lagos State Government, namely: ‘Alafia Eko’, ‘Ounje Eko’ Sunday Market, ‘Eko Fund Me’, ‘Alaafia Eko’, ‘Owo Isowo Eko’, and ‘Edinwo Owo Oko Eko’, all focused on lessening the burden of more than 500,000 Lagos households amid the current economic hardship in four critical sectors including transportation, education, health, and agriculture.

These interventions align with the Lagos government’s undertaking to better the lives of its citizens in the 20 LGAS, and 37 LCDAs.

The Permanent Secretary, Lagos Health District 1, Dr. Funmilayo Bankole, and other health practitioners who coordinated the campaigns in different locations noted that the ‘Alafia Eko’ aims to ensure Lagosians’ health and wellbeing. “What we do here is to screen Lagosians for silent killers such as hypertension, diabetes, etc., and prevent these conditions from causing complications”, she said.

At the Alafia Eko intervention held in Mushin LGA, one of the beneficiaries, Mr. Tajudeen Adebowale, expressed excitement, saying, “We are pleased about this initiative. May God continue to bless the governor to do even more, especially programs like this healthcare initiative”.

Another beneficiary at the Meiran intervention outreach, Alhaja Ajani Badru could not hold back her joy saying, “We are grateful to Governor Sanwo-Olu’s administration for the free healthcare brought to us. Medications these days are very expensive and today, we got sufficient treatment at no cost”. Another beneficiary, Mr. Adekojo Samuel expressed similar sentiments, thanking the Governor for the eye tests, drugs, and eyeglasses received.

Another beneficiary at the Isolo outreach, Mr. Iyanu Temituro said: “The program is excellently beautiful and organized, and the medical personnel were very approachable. I’m enjoying two medical services for stooling and blood pressure”.

Mr. Abiodun Ayodele, a beneficiary from the Surulere outreach was also full of commendations. “I appreciate what the Lagos Governor has done. See the lots of drugs they gave me; at the same time, I got brand new eyeglasses”.

Other beneficiaries from Apapa LGA were also full of praise for the Governor, dedicating songs in Yoruba to Governor Sanwo-Olu, describing him as a promise keeper. Among them were Mrs. Tawa Yusuf and Mrs. Oloofa Bola who got free eyeglasses. Others were Mrs. Aremu Lateefat, Mr. Rasheed Raheem, and Mrs Saratu Ishola, who all got free drugs and medicals. They described the health initiative as a huge achievement and a big relief for them.

On the success of the program, Dr. Saheed Tajudeen, a volunteer at the Igbogbo, Ikorodu outreach expressed excitement with the turnout for the ‘Alafia Eko’ initiative. “Lots of people in the community don’t usually visit our Primary Health Centre, and Lagos State has deemed it fit to bring medical care to their doorsteps. This is laudable”, he said.

Other locations visited in this phase of the ‘Alafia Eko health initiative include Ikorodu North LCDA and Ikotun LCDA.

‘Eko Cares’ is supervised by the Special Dispensation Advisory Committee on Social Interventions (SPEDAC), a non-partisan body set up to advise the government on the various initiatives lined up to help the poor weather the current economic hardship in the country.

 

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