The Osun state government has facilitated the return of a citizen of the state whose video interview went viral on social media on Saturday 5th August 2023 for immediate medical attention.
The young man Seyi Olugbeja by name was interviewed by a good Samaritan in Lagos, Alhaji Bakare Wakili who shared the video on his Facebook account. In the video, Seyi who appeared mentally challenged was able to identify himself and disclosed details about his parent and background.
The attention of the state Governor, His Excellency Senator Ademola Adeleke was drawn to the viral video who subsequently directed the Secretary to the State Government, Hon. Teslim Igbalaye to liaise with the officers of the state Ministry of Health and other relevant government agencies to make necessary arrangements for the return and eventual treatment of the young man.
The SSG made contact with Alhaji Wakili and facilitated Seyi’s movement from Lagos to Osun state this morning, Hon. Igbalaye along with other staffs of the state ministry of health personally received Seyi who was brought to the state by Alhaji Wakili at the government house, Oke Fia, Osogbo earlier today.
Hon. Teslim Igbalaye has on behalf of the state government handed Seyi Olugbeja over to the officials of the Uniosun Teaching Hospital for proper medical attention. The state government has also established contact with Seyi’s family and adequate briefings duly supplied.