From left, Governor Abiola Ajimobi, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, Mrs. Florence Ajimobi and Mrs. Mero Al-Makura
Gbenro Adesina/Ibadan
Over 3,000 women across the 33 Local Governments of Oyo State on yesterday Thursday 28 April 2016 benefitted from the free healthcare programme organized by the Wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, under the aegis of the Future Assured Initiative.
The programme, held at Loyola College, Ibadan, was organized with the support from the state government and volunteers. The beneficiaries were screened for diabetes, hypertension, cervical and breast cancers.
While some were treated on the spot and given drugs, those with serious ailments were referred to tertiary health institutions for comprehensive examination.
The Governor of the State, Abiola Ajimobi and his wife, Florence, were the chief host and hostess of the grand event.
In attendance were wives of State Governors across the country: Mrs. Sherifat Aregbesola (Osun State), Bolanle Ambode (Lagos), Clara Oshiomhole (Edo), Edith Okowa (Delta), Nkechi Okorocha (Imo), and Mrs. Mero Al-makura (Nassarawa).
Wife of a former Governor of Oyo State, Mrs. Kemi Alao-Akala; Senators Oluremi Tinubu and Monsurat Sunmonu, as well as wife of the Minister of Solid Minerals, Mrs. Bisi Fayemi; various women groups and non-governmental organisations also graced the occasion.
Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi; Olubadan of Ibadanland, and Oba Saliu Adetunji were among royal fathers that attended the event in their numbers.