The Isale-Eko Descendants Union (IDU) has officially commenced its 2025 Community Wellness Outreach, marking a significant push towards improving public health and wellbeing for all residents of the historic Isale Eko area in Lagos Island.
A Holistic Approach to Community Health
This year's initiative, launched during the Isale-Eko Day 2025 celebrations, provides comprehensive free health screenings for residents of every age group. Conducted in partnership with Iyewo Health, the services include vital signs checks and screenings for communicable diseases. Beyond medical checks, the program integrates clean water distribution and essential health and safety education, tackling wellness from multiple angles.
At the event held at the Isale Eko House on Iga Idungaran Street, the Union's Chairman, Adeniji Kazeem SAN, FCArb, addressed attendees. He highlighted the collective duty everyone shares in fostering a healthier community environment. Kazeem pointed to collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mutual support as the bedrock for creating a thriving neighbourhood.
He placed strong emphasis on the power of preventive healthcare, noting that early detection through screenings like those offered can lead to effective management or even avoidance of many ailments. He urged all residents to actively participate in this crucial opportunity to protect their health.
Bridging the Gap in Clean Water Access
Chairman Kazeem also underscored a fundamental right often overlooked: access to clean water and sanitation. “Our water outreach program is aimed at bridging this gap, and I’m glad we’re able to provide this service to you today,” he stated. This component of the outreach saw tangible results through collaboration with Water Relief NG.
Representing the organisation, Khadijah Okunnu-Lamidi detailed their Corporate Social Responsibility work. With support from the Lagos Internal Revenue Service, Water Relief NG has successfully upgraded five critical water points in priority sites identified by the IDU. This upgrade ensures safer, more reliable water access for households and local businesses.
Okunnu-Lamidi, however, called for broader systemic support, stressing that scalable community service depends on the availability of affordable, locally produced water infrastructure, which requires deliberate government backing for manufacturers.
Celebrating Heritage and Looking Ahead
Reflecting on the significance of Isale-Eko Day, Chairman Kazeem celebrated the community's rich cultural heritage and its legacy of producing notable figures. The annual event, he explained, aims to honour that legacy and reunite the community's sons, daughters, and well-wishers. After a short hiatus, the celebrations have returned with renewed vigour.
The Wellness Outreach is just the beginning. The community is set to continue its activities with a Community Walk scheduled for 14th December 2025. In the spirit of preserving generational legacy, the 2025/26 Planning Committee Chair, Mr. Lawon Adam, and IDU Culture Secretary, Ms. Lanre Shasore, extended a public invitation. They encouraged people to register online for a specially curated Walking Tour of Isale Eko on the same day, promising an immersive cultural experience.
“As a Union, we have always believed that the well-being of our community is paramount... That is why we remain committed to making a positive impact in the lives of those around us,” Chairman Kazeem concluded, reaffirming IDU's dedication to service beyond its membership.
