Aale Okeelerin offers free medical services for over 2000 people in Ogbomoso
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In his efforts to touch the lives of people in his community, the Aale of Okeelerin in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Oba Samuel Babatunde Oyebamiji Amao II, has offered free medical check-ups and treatments to over 2000 beneficiaries in Ogbomoso and its environs.
The medical outreach, which was facilitated in collaboration with some non-governmental organisations, catered to people, including the old, the young, and the vulnerable.
While speaking with newsmen at the venue, Okeeleein Community Hall, Ogbomoso, Oba Amao said the aim was to assist governments and its agencies in reaching out to the sick, and the less-privileged in the society so that they could have access to free medicare which, he said, would also boost their productivity in the society.
He added that people come from Oyo, Ilorin for the medical care.
The monarch told newsmen that he was shocked when he saw the turnouts of people whom he said from far and near.
He explained that the effort was planned to give back to the people, reiterating his commitment to making life easier for the less-privileged in the society.
According to him, society can only develop when people have good health. He added that as a result of the economic situation in the country, many indigent people no longer focus on their health.
Over 40 medical practitioners were available to attend to beneficiaries.
Some of the beneficiaries appreciated Oba Amao for his kind gestures towards the masses, saying if society could be blessed with people like him, it will have a better nation.
The monarch advised the entire citizenry to participate in the forthcoming elections in order to choose leaders who will be responsible, responsive, transparent, accountable and focused.
