The Kassim Alli-Balogun (KAB) Foundation has provided free medical services, food packages and cash gifts to 649 elderly residents of Surulere, Lagos State, as part of its humanitarian efforts to improve the welfare of senior citizens in the community.
The medical outreach, held on Sunday at Ogunmola Close and its environs, attracted elderly residents aged 60 and above from the 10 Community Development Associations (CDAs) in Ward F3, Surulere Constituency I. Among the beneficiaries was 100-year-old Mrs Esther Idhen, whose participation highlighted the importance of extending care and support to the elderly.
The initiative was organised to commemorate the birthday of the Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Kassim Alli-Balogun, and reflected his commitment to giving back to the community where he grew up. Some residents below the age of 60 who met the eligibility criteria were also accommodated.
Speaking on behalf of the CEO, the Lagos State Director of the KAB Foundation, Ms Omolola Alli-Balogun, expressed delight at the opportunity to give back to the community, particularly its elderly residents.
She explained that the decision to organise the outreach as part of the birthday celebration was a deliberate demonstration of love, gratitude and concern for the health and well-being of senior citizens.
According to her, the CEO hopes to expand the initiative in the future as part of his commitment to improving the lives of residents.
The medical exercise was conducted in collaboration with the Atti Theresa Foundation, whose medical team was led by Dr Eniye Aprezi. Services provided included free medical examinations, consultations, treatment of ailments, medications, eye examinations and free eyeglasses, dental scaling and polishing, as well as physiotherapy.
A health sensitisation session was also organised to educate beneficiaries on healthy living, proper nutrition, weather-related health challenges and appropriate physical exercises.
Dr Aprezi emphasised the importance of balanced diets, nutritious meals, regular physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices, particularly among elderly people.
Beyond the healthcare services, all 649 beneficiaries received individual packs of dry food items to support their household needs, while those aged 70 and above also received cash gifts.
The initiative attracted commendation from the Director-General of the Lagos State Records and Archives Bureau, Mr Olugbenga Rasak Amodu, who described the outreach as a laudable and exceptional gesture.
He reportedly described it as one of a kind and the best medical outreach ever held in the community, commending the KAB Foundation for its commitment to the welfare of residents.
Also present was the All Progressives Congress (APC) Apex Leader, Alhaji Shakeerdeen Ajao Sanni, who praised Alli-Balogun for remembering his roots and extending support to elderly members of his community.
He offered prayers for the continued success of the Foundation and expressed hope that its humanitarian activities would positively impact generations to come.
The beneficiaries, who expressed appreciation for the intervention, also offered prayers for the CEO and the Foundation, wishing them continued blessings and resources to extend similar support to more people.
The outreach further underscored the KAB Foundation’s commitment to community development, humanitarian service and the promotion of dignity and improved quality of life for elderly residents.
