Over 100 residents benefit from Nigerian Army free medical outreach
Over 100 residents benefit from Nigerian Army free medical outreach
Over 100 residents of Iwaya community in Lagos State benefited from a free medical outreach organised by the Nigerian Army as part of its Combat Service Support Training Week 2024.
Major General Philip Eromosele, Commander of the Corps of Engineers, representing the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.- Gen. Taoreed said that the outreach was a crucial component of the army’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
The event, held on Monday, marked the beginning of the training week scheduled from Aug.19 to Aug. 23 at the Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps, Ojuelegba, Lagos.
Eromosele noted that the Nigerian Army regularly undertakes civic-military operations to foster positive relationships with the civilian population.
“One of these activities is the medical outreach, which is conducted periodically to give back to the populace while enhancing their medical well-being.
“Health is wealth, and a healthy population significantly contributes to national productivity.
“This medical outreach marks the beginning of the Combat Service Support Training Week 2024,”Eromosele said.
The commander emphasised the importance of the outreach in the Nigerian Army’s commitment to human capacity development in communities.
“I encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to check your blood pressure, treat malaria and address other prevalent medical challenges.
“I urge you to continue to support the army so that we can serve you better,” he added.
Eromosele expressed gratitude to the Yaba Local Government Development Area (LGA), traditional rulers, and members of the Iwaya community for their trust and confidence in the Nigerian Army.
“Events like this are routine in the army as part of our efforts to promote civic-military cooperation, to give back to the populace and to foster cordial relationships within the community.
This support enables the army to do its job more effectively. We will continue to identify communities in need and offer as much assistance as possible,” the commander said.
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Similarly, the traditional ruler of Iwaya Yaba Kingdom, Oba Sulaiman Ogun-Oloko, expressed appreciation to the Nigerian Army for the gesture.
Ogun-Oloko acknowledged that the primary duty of the Nigerian Army is to protect Nigeria’s sovereignty but noted that the army also provides relief to Nigerians through its CSR initiatives.
“We appreciate the Nigerian Army for this gesture and thank them for choosing our kingdom for the medical outreach.
“Although this is the first time such an outreach is happening in Yaba, it is not the first in Nigeria.
“I urge the army to continue their humanitarian efforts,” he said.
The Voice Media Trust (VMT NEWS) reports that two physically challenged individuals, Mr Ganui Qadir and Master Shedrack Hunsa, received wheelchairs during the outreach.
Several others received eyeglasses and medication for malaria, typhoid, and other illnesses.
