••• Says Youths Must Build Communities, Not Return to Thuggery
An All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly aspirant for Ilorin East State Constituency, Hon. Yusuf Special has led a medical outreach and community sensitization programme at the Idi-Ape Market in Ilorin, using the platform to urge youths to shun political thuggery and embrace productive contributions to society.
The outreach themed: Ìwájú La Ń Lọ Medical Community Outreach & Sensitization held in support of Hon. Arinola Fatimoh Lawal and other APC candidates brought free primary healthcare screenings, medical consultations, and essential pharmaceuticals directly to market traders, elderly residents, and community members.
Speaking on the motivation behind the initiative, Hon. Yusuf Special emphasized that young people must channel their energy into positive actions rather than waiting for the government to handle every community need.
“We thank God for life, and we thank God for this present administration. Where we are yesterday is not the same place we are today,” Yusuf said drawing a contrast with past political eras.
“We don’t want to go back to the same old dynasty where the majority of what they do is empower people into thuggery and arm them to go into armed robbery. We say no to that. We are moving forward.” He added.
He reiterated that young citizens should utilize their personal resources and talents to give back to their communities, noting that bringing healthcare services directly to market women addresses the reality that many hard-working traders lack the time to visit hospitals for routine medical checkups.
The medical team lead, Ogunleye Oluwatoyin Folukemisola of Assess Care, noted during the outreach that hypertension and high blood pressure were among the most common conditions observed during screenings, attributing them partly to dietary habits and environmental factors, while commending the organizers for making preventive healthcare accessible.
The event also drew prominent community leaders, including the Magaji of Isokun, Mallam Abubakar Olarewaju Isokun, who underwent a symbolic blood pressure screening and commended Hon. Yusuf Special as a bright son of the community dedicated to grassroots welfare.
Speaking on behalf of the hundreds of beneficiaries, Mutiat Salman and Aliyu Amuda Eletu praised the initiative as unprecedented, offering prayers for the organizers and urging that the healthcare intervention be sustained.
9japarrot reports that the outreach was attended by APC chieftains and public office holders, including Hon. Arinola Fatimoh Lawal, member representing Ilorin East State Constituency, and Hakeem Oladimeji Lawal, alongside party stakeholders and supporters.
