As part of the celebrations marking his 60th birthday, former Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) Commissioner, Alhaji Musibau Oyefeso, has established a foundation aimed at sponsoring the education of out-of-school children.
The event, held in his hometown of Ijebu-Aiyepe, also featured the distribution of food items to 250 residents and free medical services for attendees. Alhaji Oyefeso explained that these gestures were part of his efforts to alleviate the effects of the current economic crisis in the country.
The initiative drew praise from dignitaries, including traditional rulers, representatives of the state government, religious leaders, community leaders, friends, and family members. Speaking on the foundation, Alhaji Oyefeso emphasized his commitment to ensuring every child in the community has access to quality education.
“I discovered that out-of-school children are a fundamental issue affecting our independence. If we do not address this head-on, it will continue to harm our society,” he said.
He further highlighted the connection between insecurity and inadequate education, noting that many societal challenges stem from the lack of proper educational opportunities.
“The government is spending heavily on combating insecurity, which often arises from the poor education of some individuals, creating a gap between the rich and the less privileged. The government alone cannot tackle these challenges. Wealthy individuals must use their resources to alleviate poverty. While no single person’s resources can solve all the hardships in the country, we must spend as much as possible to reduce the suffering of others,” Oyefeso added.
The husband of Senator Idiat Adebule, Alhaji Saheed Adebule, commended Oyefeso for using his birthday to make a meaningful impact.
“It is thoughtful of him to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor. Life is about giving. When you give, you receive more in return. I am happy to see him lifting the less privileged and spreading joy. He could have opted for a lavish party, but instead, he chose to make a difference. This is highly commendable,” Adebule remarked.
As part of the celebration, a free medical outreach program, coordinated by Dr. Tijani Olatunji, provided diagnoses and treatment for over 200 people. Many participants, especially the elderly, were found to have undiagnosed conditions such as hypertension and diabetes.
“Most of the inhabitants are elderly, so we focused on checking their blood pressure and sugar levels. Many we attended to had severe hypertension. We provided medications and referred them to a teaching hospital for further care,” Dr. Olatunji said.
He urged the government to support the elderly, citing the high cost of medication, and advised Nigerians to prioritize regular health checkups to address issues early.
