The Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) in conjunction with Ibeju-Lekki Local Government and Lekki LCDA today held a free medical outreach with services in Free blood pressure checks, Diabetes Mellitus screening, Tuberculosis Screening, Eye Check, Cervical and Breast Screening, Dental Check up, Health Education amongst many other services rendered.
Welcoming Her Excellency, Dr.(Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke-Sanwoolu, was the Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa who thanked COWLSO for deeming Ibeju-Lekki worthy of the humanitarian cause as he acknowledged that it is indeed a honour to collaborate with both Council Areas.
In his speech, Hon. Olowa posited that the gathering is not just a event of fanfare but for a cause that speaks to humanity as COWLSO has proven to be a beacon of hope, championing programmes which complement Government’s efforts. Speaking further, the Mayor affirmed that the gesture reflects compassion as health is a foundation of every successful community as the outreach is a practical way of bridging the gap.
While expressing appreciation to the first lady and COWLSO, the Conference 57 Chairman gave the assurance that the Government will continue to ensure health is always on the front burner while calling on the audience to embrace healthy lifestyles as Health is Wealth.
The First Lady, Her Excellency Dr.(Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke-Sanwoolu thanked the people of Ibeju-Lekki for the cooperation which ensured the success of the programme as she enlightened the audience that the medical outreach is a way of giving back to the communities. Speaking further, she affirmed that the decision to hold the outreach at Ibeju-Lekki was deliberate as it is a fast developing Local Government as she called on everyone to take advantage of the free services.
The wife of the Chairman, Lekki LCDA, Mrs. Ramat Bola Kasali, in her own words, appreciated everyone who came to the programme and used the moment to call on the citizenry to maintain healthy lifestyleslifestyles as Professor Olufunke Adeyeye, Chairperson, COWLSO medical outreach, also lent her voice in support.
The Committee Of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) was founded in the year 1969, by Mrs. Obafunmilayo Mobolaji-Johnson and was reinvigorated by Her Excellency, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu (CON) in the year 2000. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the National Women’s Conference, the team was divided into various eras which are Mobolaji Era, Tinubu Era, Fashola Era, Ambode Era and Sanwo-olu Era.
Present at the occasion were, the Vice Chairman,i Hon. Isiaka Yusuf Olatunji, the Leader of the Legislative Council, Hon. Mojeed Olayinka and the entire Councillors, Hon. Dayo Babatunde who represented the Executive Chairman of Lekki LCDA, Hon. Razaq Bamidele Kasali, Hon. Gbenga Balogun, traditional Rulers, Alhaja Adetoun Balogun amongst others.
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