Foundation, Commissioner Partner On Medical Care In Kogi Communities

The Esther Matthew Tonlagha Foundation and Kogi State commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Aridaojo Monday Anyebe, have conducted a comprehensive medical outreach in Olamaboro local government area.

In the collaborative push to deliver basic healthcare to rural areas, the programme targeted Ogene-Igah and Okpo communities, offering free dental care, eye care, general health checks, paediatrics, dental surgeries, and eye surgery. It prioritised vulnerable groups, such as the elderly, women, and children, by bringing services directly to residents’ doorsteps.

At the event, Anyebe said the programme held in Olamaboro was borne out of the genuine concern for the health and well-being of the people.

He said, “Like many rural communities across the country, Olamaboro has long grappled with limited access to affordable and quality healthcare, with residents often having to travel long distances or bear costs they cannot afford simply to receive basic medical attention.

It was this reality and the desire to directly address it that inspired my

Office and the Esther Matthew Tonlagha Foundation to come together and bring healthcare relief to the heart of the community”.

According to Anyebe, “The outreach was conceived with clear and purposeful goals in mind. First and foremost, it aimed to provide free, accessible medical services to as many residents as possible, particularly the elderly, women, children, and other vulnerable groups who are often the most underserved.

“Beyond immediate treatment, the programme sought to identify underlying health conditions in the community through screenings and consultations, enabling early detection and timely intervention. It also aimed to distribute essential medications to those in need, ensuring that no resident was turned away without receiving some form of care and support. For many who could not seek medical care, it was brought to their doorstep.

Anyebe said the outreach was driven by the goal of restoring hope and reinforcing trust between the people and those who serve them. It was a statement that the lives of the people of Olamaboro matter; their health, dignity, and welfare are not afterthoughts but central priorities.

The collaboration between the Commissioner and the Esther Matthew Tonlagha Foundation also aimed to inspire a culture of giving back and community service, planting seeds for a future in which the people of Olamaboro enjoy sustained access to healthcare.