In line with one of its aims and objectives, the recently formed Ijebu Boys Association otherwise known as IJ Boys has launched an annual free medical outreach for the people of Ijebu land.
The association had the maiden edition of the 2-day free medical program on August 20, 2018. The Day 2 is slated for Saturday 25, 2018 at no 2 Agoro Odunsi Street, off Bonojo Avenue, Ijebu Ode. The medical outreach was held in partnership with one of the leading medical service providers in Ogun State, DisShol Specialist Medical Centre located in Ijebu Ode.
Hundreds of beneficiaries among residents and visitors to Ijebu Ode for the Eid eL Kabir festival, trooped out to avail themselves of the opportunity of having a complete free medical checks, drugs prescription while the lucky ones went home with free drugs.
According to the Medical Director of DisShol Medical Centre, Dr Oladisun Odunsi, “We decided to support the IJ Boys because they are set out for noble causes. Though I am not a member, but as a son of Ijebu land it’s always a pleasure to join hands and give back to our community. Governments are trying their best but we need private sector initiatives like this to augment what governments can provide.
“With this exercise, we have saved many of the beneficiaries from untimely death, avoidable ailments, sicknesses that could migrate to fatalities. We carried out detail vital-signs checks, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, dental check-up, malaria parasite test, blood & glucose assessment for diabetics; hepatitis B & C test, elderly care advisory and provided health talk and counselling. We thank the IJ Boys for providing this platform to make life better for our people, their effort is worth emulating”, said Dr Odunsi.
In his own remarks, the President of the association Mr Bayo Okenla thanked all that contributed to the success of the program especially Dr Odunsi and his team of medical experts. He explained that the Medical Outreach has become institutionalised as one of IJ Boys annual projects.
The association he said, was founded in 2016 as non-profit organisation by friends who grew up and attended different secondary schools in Ijebu land in the 80s and are connected by same vision and love for their fatherland.
“IJ Boys was established as a platform to congregate, associate, promote brotherhood with the objective of seeking human and physical development of Ijebu land through educational, economic and social initiatives; as well as thought leadership. It seeks economic empowerment and welfare of its members.
“We also aim to develop and implement initiatives that will increase economic opportunities and strengthen communalism within Ijebu land towards ensuring a robust framework for her advancement. Our membership are not limited by age, wealth nor are we political. We are also not one of the Regberegbes (age grade social associations). We are based home and in the Diaspora”. Okenla explained.
According to the statement signed by Omoba Adetola Odusote, the Publicity Secretary, President Okenla beckoned on people of Ijebu land to take advantage of the Day 2 of this year’s medical outreach coming up on Saturday, August 25, 2018 on the morning of same venue. Health he says is wealth.
He thanked his executives and all members of the association who contributed in cash and kind to the overall goals of the association.