Lagos-based industrialist and Chairman of Eleganza Group of Companies, Dr Razaq Akanni Okoya, has launched a one-week free medical outreach to boost community health and productivity around his business hub in Ajah, Lagos, as part of his 86th birthday celebrations in January 2026.
Dubbed “Okoya @ 86 Medical Outreach,” the initiative underscores Okoya’s business philosophy that “health is wealth,” linking worker well-being to enhanced economic output in the manufacturing sector where Eleganza has thrived for over six decades. Running from January 5 to 12, 2026, daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Oluwaninsola Estate opposite Eleganza Bus Stop along the Lekki-Ajah Expressway, the program targets over 1,000 residents with services including consultations, blood pressure and sugar checks, HIV testing, eye and dental screenings, cancer checks, health education, free medications, and referrals.
Okoya, founder of Eleganza Group—one of Nigeria’s largest private-sector employers with thousands of jobs in manufacturing and trade—emphasised the outreach as a strategic investment in the communities hosting his factories and residences.
The Aare of Lagos, born January 12, 1940, views such initiatives as essential for business resilience, as they foster a healthier workforce that sustains patronage and expansion amid economic challenges.
Speaking on the initiative, in celebration of his birthday, Okoya, the man behind the renowned Eleganza products, described the outreach as his personal way of giving back to the host communities of his businesses and residence, while emphasising the importance of accessible and quality healthcare.
“This is a step towards our enduring commitment to health, dignity, and well-being, in appreciation of the community where I reside. Most importantly, health is wealth. This is my token of appreciation to Almighty Allah for preserving my life and allowing me to see another year. I will be 86 years old in January 2026, which is a milestone, and I am healthy and happy,” he said.
He added that his philosophy remains anchored on the belief that a healthy society is the foundation of sustainable development.
“I so strongly believe that good health is essential to life. I have been in the manufacturing industry for over six decades, providing employment opportunities for teeming young Nigerians, while Eleganza products continue to enjoy wide patronage. By providing access to healthcare, we are improving productivity and prioritising societal sustainability. Everybody deserves the opportunity to thrive and live a healthy life,” Okoya stated.
The outreach is expected to benefit over 1,000 residents and will offer a comprehensive range of medical services. These include general medical consultations, blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar checks, HIV testing, eye screening with provision of corrective glasses where required, dental checks, breast and prostate cancer screening, wellness guidance, health education, and medical referrals.
Beneficiaries will also receive free medications and gain valuable insight into their overall health status.
Beyond healthcare, Okoya’s philanthropic footprint spans religion, education, and social welfare. Many years ago, he built a mosque in honour of his late mother, which has since become a major centre of worship for the local community, attracting up to 500 Muslim faithful weekly for Jumu’ah prayers. Bread is regularly provided to worshippers as part of his charitable commitment.
Eleganza Group of Companies remains one of the largest employers of labour in Nigeria, providing jobs for thousands of Nigerians across its manufacturing and commercial operations. Okoya also believes in quality education and the foundation under his name in recent years has thrown its weight behind the Nigerian educational sector as several undergraduate students are beneficiaries of the Alhaji Akanni Okoya Scholarship Awards.
Over the years, Okoya has also supported hospitals and medical institutions across the country with donations of life-saving equipment, reinforcing his conviction that serving humanity is a divine responsibility.
Born on January 12, 1940, Alhaji Razaq Akanni Okoya, CON, the Aare of Lagos, is the founder of the Eleganza Group of Companies and RAO Investment Properties, with business interests spanning Nigeria and parts of West Africa. His journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of Nigeria’s most respected industrial magnates is widely regarded as a testament to vision, resilience, and unwavering commitment to national development.
