Egbin Power has offered free medical services ranging from cardiovascular, arthritis, dental, eye-check, diabetes tests, malaria treatment, hepatitis screening, and blood pressure examination to over 3000 residents of its host communities in Egbin, Ijede, and Ipakan, reiterating its commitment to ensuring healthy lives and well-being of the people as it held its 7th Annual Medical Outreach.
The 3-day medical outreach, which aligned with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) – Good Health and Well-Being, was organised in partnership with Livewell Initiative, a Non-Governmental Organisation, attracting children, adults, and nursing mothers.
Medications were administered at no cost to the residents after careful examination by qualified medical practitioners, while eyeglasses and dental kits were also given free at the event.
Speaking on the programme, Head of Corporate Communications and Branding, Felix Ofulue, emphasized the company’s commitment to the health and well-being of its host communities, saying that the medical outreach was one of the ways to demonstrate such by giving back to the host communities.
According to him, it is also in alignment with Egbin Power’s commitment to SDG 3, expressing the company’s belief that access to quality healthcare is a fundamental right and, therefore, its continued readiness “to work towards making it a reality for all.”
“At Egbin Power, we recognise that the health and well-being of our host communities is crucial to our success. This medical outreach programme is one of the ways we demonstrate our commitment to giving back to our host communities.
“It is also in alignment with our commitment to SDG 3, and we believe that access to quality healthcare is a fundamental right, and we will continue to work towards making it a reality for all,” Ofulue said.
The Managing Director of Livewell Initiative, Dr Bisi Bright, in his remark, praised the partnership between Egbin Power and her organisation in making a positive difference in the lives of the people of the host communities.
“We are proud to partner with Egbin Power on this medical outreach programme. Together, we are making a positive difference in the lives of the people in these communities,” the Livewell Initiative boss said.
Also speaking, the Aro of Egbin Kingdom, High Chief Olayemi Olukunga, commended Egbin Power for its consistent support for the community, saying that the medical outreach programme, with its positive impact on the community, had become an annual tradition that the people in the area always looked forward to.
“We are grateful to Egbin Power for their kindness and generosity. This medical outreach programme has become an annual tradition that we look forward to, and we appreciate the positive impact it has on our community,” he said.
A resident of Egbin Community, Mrs Wasilat Ogundipe, expressed gratitude to the company for the initiative, stating that it afforded the people in the area “timely access to free medical examinations, enabling our children, parents, and vulnerable community members to address their health concerns.”
A resident of Ipakan Community, Alhaji Bello Monsuru, recalled that people of the community had been enjoying this medical outreach for many years, urging that Egbin Power should continue with what he described as “this wonderful initiative because it affords access to good healthcare which we could have spent a huge amount on.”
The Community Liaison Officer (CLO) of Ijede Community, Agbabiaka Muftau, equally praised Egbin Power’s commitment to healthcare, saying that the medical outreach had been very impactful over the years.
“This medical outreach has been very impactful over the years. We appreciate Egbin Power’s efforts to improve our health and well-being,” he said.
The medical outreach programme is part of Egbin Power’s corporate social responsibility initiatives, aimed at promoting the health, education, and economic empowerment of its host communities. The company has invested significantly in various community development projects over the years.
By prioritising SDG 3, which focuses on good health and well-being for all, the company is not only fulfilling its corporate social responsibility but also making a difference in the lives of its host communities. Through initiatives like these, Egbin Power continues to solidify its position as a responsible corporate citizen and a catalyst for positive change.
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