Alaafin donates medical equipment to Oyo muslim community
By Adejayan Gbenga
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade has donated hospital beds and other medical equipment to the Oyo Muslim Community as part of efforts to support access to affordable healthcare.
The donation was disclosed in a statement issued by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Bode Durojaiye on Friday.
According to the statement, the monarch emphasized that his reign would focus on service to the people, noting that his ascension to the throne marked a shift from personal interests to community development and welfare.
Speaking through his Chief of Staff, Lukman Ajibade, the Alaafin said the equipment was donated to help save lives and improve healthcare delivery within the community.
He stressed that health is a fundamental human right and that access to affordable healthcare benefits not only individuals but also families and society at large.
The monarch added that affordable healthcare helps families maintain economic stability, encourages early medical intervention, and contributes to healthier and more productive communities, reaffirming his commitment to improving the socio-economic well-being of residents under his domain.
Responding on behalf of the Oyo Muslim Community, Islamic scholar Sheikh Daud Igi-Ogun expressed appreciation to the monarch for the donation, describing him as a visionary and proactive leader committed to the welfare of his people.
