By Victoria Stephen
The Nagatecho ’98 Heritage Foundation — an NGO formed by the 1998 graduating set of Ebira Community Secondary School, Ogaminana — has provided free medical services to students, staff and residents of the host community in partnership with Serenity Healthcare Limited.
The outreach delivered consultations, diagnostic tests, health education and essential medications at no cost, drawing praise from beneficiaries who described the initiative as timely and life-saving.
Retired Director of Education and former principal of the school, Mr. Bernard Ehusani, said the exercise brought “major relief” to a community where many struggle to access quality healthcare. He noted that participants received counselling on hypertension and diabetes, alongside needed medications.
A retiree of NIOMCO, Mrs. Sefinat Omeiza, also lauded the team, saying the volunteers offered “respectful and compassionate care rarely found in conventional hospitals,” emphasizing that no beneficiary paid a dime.
Medical Team Lead, Pharm. Ohida Aminu, who spoke on behalf of the Nagatecho ’98 Heritage Foundation, said the group was created to support both its members and the wider society. He added that all foundation activities — including the outreach — are fully funded through members’ contributions, with no external sponsorship. He urged other alumni bodies to emulate their example.
Immediate past President-General of the school’s old students association, Sani Yakubu Opene, hailed the programme as another milestone for the 1998 set, recalling their earlier donation of quality textbooks during the school’s 50th anniversary.
The outreach further strengthened the foundation’s reputation for impactful community service, offering screenings, education and medication to students, teachers, retirees and residents of the school community.
