Health
Oyebanji, Ekiti National Assembly Members Team Up, Gives Free Healthcare To Residents
By Joseph Sunday
The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji and the National Assembly members (both Senate and House of Representatives) from the State has team up, giving free healthcare services to the residents of the State.
The lists of the National Assembly members from Ekiti State includes Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele from the Ekiti Central Senatorial District, Senator Cyril Fasuyi from the Ekiti North Senatorial District and Senator Yemi Adaramodu from Ekiti South Senatorial District of the State.
Those from the House of Representatives also include Honourable Biodun Omoleye from the Ekiti West/Efon/Ijero Federal Constituency 1, Honourable Sola Fatoba from Ado Ekiti / Irepodun/Ifelodun Federal Constituency 2, Honourable Air Vice Marshall Rufus Ojuawo from Ise Orun/Ekiti South west/Ikere Federal Constituency 1, Honourable Femi Bamisile from Emure/Gbonyin/Ekiti East Federal Constituency 2, Honourable Akin Rotimi from Oye/Ikole Federal Constituency 1 as well as Honorable Akinlayo Kolawole from Moba/Ido Osi/Ilejemeje Federal Constituency 2.
In a joint effort, the Federal lawmakers organized the statewide free medical outreach on Monday and it was flagged off by the Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji.
Addressing the gathering during the flag off the programe, the Senate Leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele leading the initiative alongside Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji and other lawmakers revealed that the free health initiative was designed to deliver healthcare services directly to underserved communities across the state.
Senator Bamidele said the outreach goes beyond politics and is focused on impacting lives. He emphasized that the beneficiaries are residents who urgently need medical attention, and described the effort as a deliberate intervention for the people.
He commended the large turnout of residents and assured them that the programe would not end with the flag-off ceremony. Instead, it will be extended to all local government areas in Ekiti to ensure wider coverage and impact.
According to Bamidele, the medical outreach is a collaborative effort involving all nine members of the National Assembly from Ekiti State and the state government. The partnership aims to pool resources to address critical healthcare gaps.
He listed the Services to be provided at the outreach to include free medical consultations, diagnostic tests, distribution of essential drugs, and eyeglasses.
Treatment support for various health conditions is also being offered to attendees at no cost.
For patients with serious or complex illnesses identified during screenings, Bamidele noted that referrals will be made to the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital.
The state government will then take over their treatment to ensure continuity of care beyond the outreach.
Princess Seye Babatunde, Managing Director of Rovalroche Hathaway Company Limited, described the initiative as a reflection of commitment to healthcare delivery and human dignity.
She said the program was designed to provide both treatment and hope for vulnerable populations lacking access to quality medical services.
Declaring the free health open, the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji stressed the importance of collaboration for meaningful development.
He noted that ongoing reforms in the health sector have increased pressure on facilities, prompting the recruitment of more healthcare workers — an effort supported financially by members of the National Assembly.
The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, in his goodwill message, praised the Ekiti State Government and federal lawmakers for prioritizing citizens’ welfare.
He called the outreach a clear example of people-centered governance and said investments in Ekiti’s healthcare infrastructure are already producing visible results.
The initiative will cover all 16 local government areas of Ekiti State. Offerings include free consultations, basic diagnostics, eye care, minor surgeries, and health education.
Bamidele assured residents that this marks the beginning of a broader commitment to improving healthcare access, urging them to take full advantage of the program while it lasts.