Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has called for a nationwide shift from curative medicine to preventive healthcare, stressing that individuals must take responsibility for their well-being. He made the call at the official launch of The EverHale Living Company and its maiden Wellness Expo held over the weekend in Lagos.

Speaking at the event, Obasanjo emphasized the importance of lifestyle changes in achieving long-term health and explained that preventive healthcare is more sustainable and cost-effective than treating illness after it sets in.

Reflecting on his personal health journey, Obasanjo revealed that he had been managing diabetes for over 40 years, relying heavily on discipline, natural remedies, and traditional African wellness practices. “You can call me a herbalist if you like. Wellness is not a luxury; it is responsibility. And what EverHale is doing is restoring us to nature,” he said.

He then urged Nigerians to be proactive about their health through diet, rest, exercise, annual medical checks, and social connection.

The founder and Chief Executive Officer of EverHale, Mr. Johnson Adumike, also shared his personal motivation for launching the wellness company. He recalled being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2021 following a bout of food poisoning, an experience that he said changed his outlook on health.

“Too often in Africa, wellness is reactive. We wait until we are broken before we begin to seek healing. EverHale is not just a brand; it’s a movement that promotes balance, preventive health, and the dignity of intentional living,” he said.

Adumike announced that EverHale had secured exclusive African distributorship for the Body Reset range of non-GMO wellness products. But beyond product distribution, he said the goal was to shift mindsets and normalize investment in personal health.

The company also unveiled the architectural model for the EverHale Wellness City, an ambitious health hub set to be Africa’s largest by 2027. The planned city will include a 500-bed wellness clinic, diagnostic centers, research laboratories, and a residential complex aimed at medical tourism.

Adumike said the project would help African researchers and producers create, package, and export homegrown health solutions. He criticized the tendency of Africans to prefer foreign wellness products over indigenous alternatives, calling for greater trust and confidence in local innovations.

“We have the raw materials, the people, and the science. What we now need is belief and bold investment,” he said.