In a healthcare landscape often marked by fragmentation and resource constraints, a leading Nigerian medical consultant based in the United Kingdom has identified structured care coordination as the fundamental solution for effective service delivery.
The Vision Behind Aegis: Precision and Protection
Dr Tokumbo Fasuyi, the Founder and CEO of Aegis Private Health Consultant, argues that for many, especially High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs), the primary barrier is not a lack of funds but a lack of trusted guidance to obtain the best value from the system. His firm provides premium health concierge services, luxury health tourism, and bespoke wellness plans.
"The reason I created Aegis is to make sure people have access to the right healthcare, at the right time, by the right person," Dr Fasuyi explained. He draws an analogy to owning a luxury car, stating that just as one would not take a Lamborghini to a roadside mechanic, individuals should seek the highest expertise for their health.
The name 'Aegis', derived from Greek mythology meaning a shield or protection, encapsulates the company's mission. "We try to cover you from head to toe... without leaving anything unturned," he said, emphasising precision through every stage of the healthcare journey—from diagnosis and treatment to prevention and outcomes.
Health as the Bedrock of National Economic Stability
Dr Fasuyi powerfully connected individual health to national economic performance. He stated that a nation's health directly shapes its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by influencing workforce productivity, business stability, and leadership decision-making.
"When a nation is healthy, productivity will rise and diseases will fall, meaning expenditures on this will decline," he noted. He cited the period of uncertainty surrounding the health of former President Muhammadu Buhari as an example of how leadership health can impact business confidence and national stability.
Highlighting stark statistics, he pointed out Nigeria's life expectancy of 56.36 years in 2025, a slight increase from previous years but far behind the United Kingdom's approximate 82 years. "Health is indeed wealth, not just at the individual level, but at the country level," Fasuyi concluded.
Practical Steps and a Call for Diaspora Engagement
For busy professionals, Dr Fasuyi recommends simple, equipment-free exercises to maintain health. He suggests activities like running stairs for 20 minutes, doing 200 jumps, or 50 squats daily. "An effective exercise makes your heart beat so fast you can't talk in full sentences. That's what is effective," he advised, warning that no medication can offset a fundamentally unhealthy lifestyle.
On the call for diaspora professionals to invest in Nigeria, Dr Fasuyi framed his approach around 'giving back'. He advocates for a culture of philanthropy, similar to what is practiced in developed nations, where professionals offer free services, time, or organise fundraisers for those who cannot afford care.
"One of the things we can do as individuals in the diaspora is to start to give back... to open up opportunities, particularly for young people," he stated, outlining this as a core part of his plan to contribute to Nigeria's health sector beyond direct economic investment.
