Take healthcare to grassroots - Ogun environmental chief tells political office holders

Kehinde Bello, the General Manager of the Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency, has urged political office holders nationwide to prioritize grassroots democracy by launching programs that directly benefit their constituents. Bello argued that genuine democratic governance should be judged by its positive impact on community welfare, rather than through empty political promises.

This call for action was made during a keynote address at a one-day medical outreach event in Ijebu-Imusin. Bello emphasized that access to high-quality healthcare should be a basic right for everyone, not a select few. He urged politicians and public officials to join government efforts by investing in impactful, people-focused programs that yield tangible benefits, especially in health, environmental protection, and social welfare.

Bello stressed that by bringing healthcare closer to the people, they are not simply treating illnesses, but revitalizing hope and transforming lives. He concluded by reiterating that true democracy means taking healthcare to the grassroots level for the ordinary Nigerian.