The Nagatecho 98 Heritage Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organization formed by the 1998 class of Ebira Community Secondary School, in partnership with Serenity Healthcare Limited, has delivered free medical care to students and staff of the Ebira Community Secondary School in Ogaminana.
The outreach, which also benefited teachers, retirees, and residents of the surrounding community, was widely commended for meeting critical health needs at a time when many Nigerians face challenges in accessing quality medical services.
Retired Director of Education and former principal of the school, Mr. Bernard Ehusani, described the initiative as a major relief for the community. He noted that beneficiaries received medical consultations, health education on hypertension and diabetes, diagnostic tests, and essential medications—all at no cost. He praised the organisers for investing their resources and expertise to improve community wellbeing.
A retiree of the National Iron Ore Mining Company (NIOMCO), Mrs. Sefinat Omeiza, also lauded the programme, noting that the outreach team provided compassionate and respectful care rarely experienced in conventional healthcare settings. She emphasized that beneficiaries were not charged any fees and commended the organisers for bearing the full financial responsibility of the exercise.
Speaking on behalf of the Nagatecho 98 Heritage Foundation, the Medical Team Lead, Pharm. Ohida Aminu, said the foundation comprising members of the school’s 1998 set was established to support both its members and the broader society. He revealed that the outreach, like all foundation projects, was funded entirely through contributions from members with no external sponsorship. Aminu encouraged other alumni groups to emulate the efforts of the 1998 set.
The immediate past President General of the school’s old students association, Sani Yakubu Opene, hailed the programme as another milestone for the 1998 class, recalling their earlier donation of quality textbooks during the school’s 50th anniversary celebration.
The medical outreach delivered screenings, health education, and free medications to students, staff, and members of the host community, strengthening the foundation’s reputation for impactful community service.