- Lagos Port Complex Hosts Health Outreach, Food Distribution in Ijora
- Ibrahim Lawal explained that the programme, organised in collaboration with the community’s traditional institution
- Shijuade added that while the ports are often associated with traffic congestion, initiatives like this help to change that narrative
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), through its Lagos Port Complex, has carried out a free medical outreach and food distribution programme for residents of the Ijora community, as part of its corporate social responsibility efforts, Eko Hot Blog reports.
Speaking during the outreach, the Port Manager of Lagos Port Complex, Ibrahim Lawal, said the initiative was aimed at promoting health awareness and improving the wellbeing of people living in the host community.
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He explained that the programme, organised in collaboration with the community’s traditional institution, is the first in what is expected to become a regular intervention. According to him, beyond medical checks, the distribution of food items was designed to reinforce the importance of proper nutrition.
Lawal stressed that healthy living goes beyond treatment, urging residents to pay attention to what they eat, maintain good environmental hygiene, and practise moderation in their daily lifestyles.
He added that sustained health awareness programmes are essential in helping people make informed decisions, prevent avoidable illnesses, and take early action when necessary.
Also speaking, Prince Arunmire Shijuade, who represented Abdulfatai Oyeyinka Aremu Ojora, commended the initiative, describing it as a welcome development for the community.
He noted that it was the first time the maritime sector was organising such an outreach in Ijora and called on other agencies within the sector to prioritise similar community-focused programmes.
Shijuade added that while the ports are often associated with traffic congestion, initiatives like this help to change that narrative by showing the positive impact the sector can have through healthcare support and social interventions.
