CELEBRATING A TRAILBLAZER AT 70....
As Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi marks his 70th birthday, Ijesaland stands united in joy, gratitude, and admiration for a leader whose vision and compassion have transformed the destiny of countless elders.
In a society where healthcare access for senior citizens often depends on chance, he has boldly reimagined the future setting the audacious goal that every Ijesa elder should live not only longer but healthier, with a minimum life expectancy of 100 years.
At the centre of this historic transformation is the Ijesa Community Health Insurance Scheme, a pioneering initiative facilitated under the auspices of the Iiesa Community Development Assembly (ICDA) and spearheaded by Asiwaju Fasuyi himself.
This landmark project launched in 2024 with the registration, sponsorship, and enrolment of 3,000 Ijesa elders across the six Local Government Areas of ljesaland. It is not just a healthcare scheme, it is a promise, a safeguard, and a legacy in motion.
TURNING COMPASSION INTO ACTION
For decades, many ljesa elders, having devoted their youth to building families and communities, were left to face their twilight years with the heavy burden of unaffordable healthcare. This reality ignited in Asiwaju Fasuyi an unshakable resolve to ensure that healthcare for elders is not a privilege but a communal right.
With strategic planning, personal financial commitment, and unrelenting advocacy, he mobilised the ICDA machinery to create the first community-based health insurance scheme dedicated to the elderly.
This synergy of leadership, resources, and technical expertise made the 2024 launch a resounding success and set the tone for a movement that would change the face of healthcare for elders in ljesaland.
THE IMPACT: HOPE, DIGNITY, AND LONGEVITY RESTORED
Today, elders who once postponed or avoided medical treatment for lack of funds can walk intovaccredited health centres and receive care without fear of financial strain. Families are relieved from the crushing burden of emergency medical bills, and the psychological comfort of knowing
The ripple effect is equally remarkable.
The scheme has become a beacon of what a united community can achieve, inspiring other communities and organisations to explore similar grassroots healthcare solutions.
SUSTAINABILITY: A PROMISE THAT CONTINUES
The 2024 milestone was only the beginning. Asiwaju Fasuyi ensured the initiative was embedded within ICDA's long-term framework, with ongoing annual enrolments and expanded partnerships with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA).
In 2025, the second cohort's enrolment is underway, promising wider coverage, deeper community participation, and an even stronger healthcare safety net. With the continued backing of committed partners like Dr. Abiola Familusi and Prof. John Okeniyi, CMD, OAUTHC, IIe Ife, the scheme is positioned for growth integrating technology for easier service access, strengthening local health centres, and setting a standard for community-led healthcare in Nigeria,
A CELEBRATION OF VISION AND SERVICE
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As we honour Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi at 70, we celebrate more than an age- we celebrate a vision that saves lives, restores dignity, and secures the wellbeing of future generations.
His leadership, magnified by the unwavering contributions of Dr. Abiola Familusi and the technical excellence of Prof. John Okeniyi, has ensured that the elders of Ijesaland can live their later years in health, peace, and pride.
Through this initiative, Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi has given the most precious gift of all time.
More years to love, to laugh, and to enjoy the fruits of a lifetime's labour. His legacy is etched in the hearts of thousands d i the annals of Ijesa history as a golden chapter of compassion, strategy, and service.
Happy 70th birthday to a living legend, a compassionate leader, and a true son of ljesaland, Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi.
May the seeds of hope you have planted continue to blossom forbgenerations yet unborn.
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