The Detola Abike Mogaji Memorial Foundation (DAMMF) has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to grassroots empowerment by partnering with the Elite Club of Odogbolu and the Dr Bakare Health Foundation to deliver a landmark medical outreach during the 2025 Odogbolu Heritage Festival.
For years, DAMMF has been at the forefront of bringing life-changing support to the people of Odogbolu in Ogun State, especially the elderly, vulnerable families, women, and children. This year’s programme further reinforced that legacy, offering critical medical interventions that residents described as timely, impactful, and deeply appreciated.
More than 200 community members received medical attention at various levels, including general consultations, medications, dental care, eye examinations, and referrals for corrective care. Several others received major surgical procedures at no cost, an opportunity many beneficiaries acknowledged they could not have afforded on their own.
The outreach, held on Thursday, December 4, 2025, featured a surgical mission jointly led by Dr. Lateef Bakare of the Dr. Bakare Health Foundation and Dr. Adeolu Olusodo of Atayese Hospital. Surgeries performed included the removal of breast lumps and the removal of an atrophied testis with associated hydrocele. The medical team confirmed that all surgeries were successful, with patients already responding positively to recovery treatments.
In addition to medical services, elderly residents received food support, further extending the humanitarian impact of the event. Many beneficiaries expressed heartfelt gratitude to the organisers, noting that the gesture brought hope, relief, and renewed confidence in community-driven development. Some community members described the outreach as “a blessing,” “a rare kindness,” and “proof that the festival is truly for the people.”
Speaking on behalf of DAMMF, Mr. Rasheed Mogaji, widower of the late Detola Abike Mogaji, reaffirmed that the foundation was established to sustain her lifelong passion for uplifting the vulnerable. He explained that DAMMF has consistently led grassroots interventions across Odogbolu, ranging from free medical outreaches for the elderly and vulnerable to food palliative distribution. The foundation has also supported youth talent development, skills training, education support initiatives, educational excursions, and welfare programmes for children. According to him, this year’s Heritage Festival once again provided an opportunity to place the people first, and the appreciation received from residents encourages the foundation to continue expanding its support across the community.
The President of the Elite Club of Odogbolu, Chief Tunde Bakare, hailed the introduction of surgical services as a historic advancement in the club’s annual outreach tradition. He stated that the mission of the club has always been to improve the lives of the people, but that this year’s programme exceeded expectations. He expressed gratitude to Odogbolu Local Government, led by Dr. Tunde Diya, and all partners -Atayese Hospital,Dr Lateef Bakare, DAMMF and others for making the event impactful and successful.
Lead surgeon Dr. Lateef Bakare also expressed pride in supporting his hometown. He described the opportunity as fulfilling and encouraged Odogbolu youths around the world to stay connected to their roots and contribute to building the community everyone desires.
