OGEPA's Dr. Kehinde Bello Advocates for Grassroots Healthcare

Dr. Kehinde Bello, the General Manager of the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA), called on political office holders in Ogun State to enhance grassroots democracy by implementing community-focused welfare programs. He made this appeal during a keynote address at a medical outreach in Ijebu-Imusin, which attracted thousands from Ijebu East, Ijebu North, and Ogun Waterside local government areas.

The outreach, named Jigi Bello and themed “Restoring Sight, Renewing Hope and Transforming Lives Through Accessible Eye Care,” aimed to address visual impairments and improve public health in rural areas. Over 2,000 beneficiaries received eye examinations, medical consultations, and free prescription eyeglasses.

Bello emphasized that quality health services should be a fundamental right and pledged to cover the costs of medical referrals and surgeries for those with advanced eye conditions. He urged officials to support measurable community welfare projects, and attendees expressed gratitude for the initiative, which restored their vision and hope.