Benue Deputy Speaker, Lami Launches Second Phase of Free Medical Outreach for Constituents

From Dooshima Terkura, Makurdi

Deputy Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hon. Lami Danladi-Ogenyi, has announced the commencement of the second phase of her free medical outreach for constituents in Ado Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.

In a statement signed by her Chief Press Secretary, Samuel Agbaji, and made available to journalists in Makurdi on Tuesday, the Deputy Speaker disclosed that the 7-day free medical and surgical outreach, open to all residents of Ado, will be held under her pet project, the Lami Health Foundation (LHF), from September 28 to October 4, 2025.

She explained that the initiative builds on the success of previous outreach programmes in Apa and Akpoge/Ogbilolo Council Wards, where thousands of beneficiaries received various medical services. According to her, the new phase is designed to extend quality healthcare to grassroots residents—particularly women, children, and the elderly—by providing access to consultations, screenings, and treatments.

Chief Ogenyi urged residents of Ado LGA to seize the opportunity to access treatment, noting that a dedicated team of healthcare professionals will be on ground to deliver services.

The statement outlined the venues and dates as follows:

September 28–29, 2025: Primary Health Care Center, Ukwonyo Utonkon (For Ufia).

September 30–October 1, 2025: RCM Primary School III (St. Mary) Camp 2, Igumale.

October 2–3, 2025: Primary Health Care Center, Ijigban (For Ari).

October 4, 2025: Mop-up exercise.

The outreach will include full medical and surgical consultations, treatments, and interventions such as wound dressings, lipoma removal, hydrocelectomy, hernia repair, as well as free follow-up management.

Additionally, residents will benefit from screenings for Hepatitis, HIV, Malaria, and VDRL, alongside blood pressure and blood sugar checks, free eye care services, and the distribution of delivery packs to expectant mothers.

Hon. Danladi-Ogenyi emphasized that health and well-being remain a top priority, stressing that the outreach demonstrates her unwavering commitment to enhancing the quality of life of her constituents.