Former President Olusegun Obasanjo advocates for Nigeria to shift from curative to preventive healthcare and indigenous wellness solutions, supporting the new EverHale Living Company which plans Africa’s largest wellness city by 2027
[dropcap]F[/dropcap]ormer President Olusegun Obasanjo has strongly criticised Nigeria’s overwhelming reliance on curative medicine, calling for a fundamental shift towards preventive healthcare and the embrace of indigenous wellness solutions across the nation.
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Speaking at the launch of The EverHale Living Company and its inaugural Wellness Expo in Lagos over the weekend, the former president underscored that wellness is not a luxury but a crucial responsibility.
He urged Nigerians to proactively manage their health through deliberate lifestyle changes.
Obasanjo, who revealed he has successfully managed diabetes for over four decades using a combination of traditional African practices and personal discipline, asserted that Nigeria’s healthcare system must prioritise prevention over treatment.
“You can call me a herbalist if you like,” he quipped, adding, “What EverHale is doing is restoring us to nature.”
He further recommended routine health checks, balanced diets, regular physical activity, adequate rest, and robust social connections as the fundamental pillars of long-term well-being.
Also addressing the attendees, the Founder and CEO of EverHale, Johnson Adumike, lamented Africa’s often reactive approach to wellness.
He disclosed that his own diabetes diagnosis in 2021 served as a critical wake-up call, inspiring the creation of the EverHale brand.
You can call me a herbalist if you like. What EverHale is doing is restoring us to nature.
“Too often in Africa, we wait until we are down before we begin to seek healing. EverHale is a movement, not just a business, about living intentionally and investing in your health before sickness comes,” Adumike explained.
Adumike announced that EverHale has successfully secured exclusive African rights to distribute the Body Reset range of non-GMO health products.
He emphasised that the company’s overarching goal is to change mindsets and foster a culture of proactive health, rather than merely selling supplements.
In a move poised to revolutionise healthcare on the continent, EverHale also unveiled ambitious plans for Africa’s largest wellness hub, the EverHale Wellness City, slated for completion by 2027.
This mega-project is envisioned to feature a comprehensive 500-bed clinic, state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratories, advanced research centres, and a dedicated residential complex for medical tourism.
Adumike concluded by calling for increased confidence in local health innovations. He noted that despite Africa possessing the necessary resources and expertise, many individuals still show a preference for imported wellness products.
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“We have the raw materials, the people, and the science. What we now need is belief and bold investment,” he stated, urging a collective shift in perspective and investment towards homegrown solutions.
Peculiar Adirika is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, business, and public affairs.
