Oyo residents turn out for free medical outreach during anniversary
Residents of Oyo State, especially those aged 50 and above and children, participated in a large-scale free medical outreach across the state. The initiative is part of activities marking the state's 50th anniversary. Governor Seyi Makinde inaugurated the anniversary celebrations at the International Conference Centre in Ibadan. The outreach aims to improve the health and wellbeing of citizens as a core part of the Golden Jubilee programme.
What we know
- The free medical outreach took place across the 33 Local Government Areas, with residents accessing services and free drugs at Primary Healthcare Centres.
- Governor Seyi Makinde appointed Saheed Fijabi as chairman of the 11-member planning committee for the anniversary.
- The state government unveiled a week-long programme for the anniversary on January 21, 2026.
- Oyo State was created on February 3, 1976, from the former Western Region of Nigeria, with Ibadan as its capital.
- The outreach reflects the government's commitment to making the Golden Jubilee impactful for citizens, not just celebratory.
