Lions Club International District 404B2 Nigeria, Lagos Central Lions Club decided to extend it's monthly humanitarian activity to the Alausa community in ikeja.
In a remarkable display of community collaboration in partnership with TESS foundation a non governmental organization, the club decided to bring vital medical outreach services to the community.
The services were free eyes screening, checking of blood pressure, checking of sugar level, malaria test and dispensing of drugs for those who had high blood pressure, malaria and others.
Twenty people in the community also benefitted from free eye glasses after the eye test screening were conducted.
According to Lion Gbenga Bolarinwa, the President of Lagos Lions Club, Lions Club International District 404B2 Nigeria, the joint initiative aims to address the pressing healthcare needs of the community with their combined resources and dedicated volunteers. The Lagos Central Lions Club and TESS Foundation are set to make a lasting impact on health care accessibility.
Speaking during the event, the Baale of Alausa, HRH Muftau Toyin Badmus (Onilu of Alausa) who welcomed the team which included Lion Gbenga Bolarinwa, Lion Lolade Adewunmi, Lion Bimbo Bolarinwa, Lion Ashiru Waheed and a host of others, to his palace at ikeja, "the gesture by Lagos Central Lions Club and TESS Foundation, is a great service to humanity."
The Baale himself was at the free eye screening event in person, and the community turned out in large number. And while waiting for their turn for at the free medical outreach, the community members were enlightened on the need to regularly check their blood pressure and sugar level. Those with one ailment or another, were given free drugs and advised to visit hospitals too.
Lions International club as a renowned service organisation with strong commitment to humanitarian effort, has been actively involved in community development project with their extensive network and dedication to service. The club has constantly demonstrated their ability to create meaningful change in the society.
On their part, TESS Foundation is a respectable non profit organization specializing in healthcare initiative.
Most of the people that benefited from the free drugs given on the spot were overwhelmed with joy. A woman who chose to remain anonymous said she has been battling with dizziness for quite a while but after taking the drugs given to her, she was relieved. The people in the community rendered prayers and appreciation to Lagos Central Lions club and TESS Foundation for remembering their community and contributing their own quota not forgetting the 20 beneficiaries of the free eye glasses, who were grateful that they would be able to see more properly better.
By collaborating, the Lagos Central Lions Club and TESS Foundation were able to pool their resources, expertise, and networks to provide life-saving medical services to the people of Alausa. And exemplifies the power of community collaboration and partnership in addressing critical social issues.
By providing these services free of charge, the organizations ensured that financial constraints did not hinder access to healthcare for those in need.
Their impact on the health and well-being of the people in the Alausa community, serve as an example of how NGOs and community service organizations can work hand in hand to bring about meaningful change and improve the lives of those they serve.
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