His Imperial Majesty Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade 1, the Alaafin and Paramount Ruler of Oyo Kingdom, is a monarch who casts the vision, sets the direction, inspires, motivates, and gives orders.
According to Bode Durojaiye, Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Paramount Ruler of Oyo Kingdom and the Superior Head of Yorubaland, the action taken by the Alaafin left no one in doubt that his ascension to the throne of his forefathers will not be business as usual but a paradigm shift from personal aggrandizement to service to the people.
However, the Royal Father knows that in a world where health is the most valuable asset, access to affordable healthcare is not just a necessity but a fundamental human right.
He equally understands that the significance of affordable healthcare extends beyond individual well-being, as it encompasses the health of families, communities, and the entire
Consequently, His Imperial Majesty today donated hospital beds and other equipment to the Oyo Muslim community.
Speaking at the equipment donation through his chief of staff, engineer Lukman Ajibade, Alaafin noted that the equipment was donated to help save lives.
According to Oba Owoade, the health of individuals is tied closely to the health of their overall community. In turn, the health of the overall community is an outcome of the collective health of its individual residents.
Affordable healthcare safeguards the economic stability of families, saying that medical expenses are manageable, families can plan for the future, provide for their loved ones, and pursue education and career opportunities without being burdened by crippling healthcare bills.
He stated that healthy individuals contribute to healthy communities. Affordable healthcare helps prevent the spread of diseases, ensuring community well-being.
Healthy communities are more productive, which leads to overall economic growth and prosperity. Affordability encourages people to seek early medical intervention and preventive care. Regular check-ups and early diagnoses lead to more effective treatment and lower long-term healthcare costs”.
Oba Owoade reiterated his commitment towards the socio-economic lives of the people.
Responding on behalf of the Oyo Muslim Community, renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Daud Igi-Ogun, who thanked the Alaafin for the gesture, described him as a “visionary, proactive, and pragmatic monarch with a heart of gold.
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