2 Div. Nigerian Army offers free medical treatment to 700 beneficiaries
By Suleiman Shehu
The 2 Division, Nigerian Army , Ibadan, has offered free medical services to 700 residents in Ojoo community, Akinyele Local Government Area in Ibadan.
The services rendered to the beneficiaries included free medical consultation and treatment, eye care, dental care, physiotherapy and laboratory services.
Other services received by beneficiaries were free drugs, reading glasses, dental hygiene kits, and mosquito nets.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the medical outreach was part of the activities to commemorate the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) and 163 years of existence of the Nigerian Army.
NAN reports that the theme of the 2026 NADCEL celebration is “Protecting the Nation and Serving the People: A Way Forward for the Nigerian Army.”
Flagging-off the outreach, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Chinedu Nnebeife, said the event was aimed at fostering strong and effective civil-military relations,.
He said that the initiative also aimed at encouraging information sharing, and supporting local communities and institutions.
The GOC, represented by the Division’s Chief of Staff, Brig.-Gen. Modupe Falana, said that there was the need for stronger civil-military cooperation and collaboration, especially at a time when Nigeria was facing heightened security challenges.
“The outreach is intended to create health awareness, provide medical interventions and treatments, and thereby promote good health among the people of Ojoo and bridge the gap in accessing healthcare services,” Nnebeife said.
The GOC appreciated the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen.. Waidi Shaibu for deeming it necessary for all Nigerian Army formations and units to carry out medical outreaches to assist civilian communities within their operational environments.
He said that the Nigerian Army would not relent in its efforts in using medical outreach programmes as a veritable tool for strengthening civil-military cooperation.
In his remarks, Commander 2 Division Medical Services and Hospitals,Brig.-Gen. Okechukwu Azuoru, said that the outreach was designed to address some of the health challenges faced by members of the community.
Azuoru said that the outreach would also address both preventive and curative healthcare needs aimed at reducing disease burden within the community, minimising health complications, and promoting healthier living.
“This initiative will undoubtedly empower individuals to take greater control of their health, thereby enhancing their productivity and overall well-being,” he said.
Speaking on behalf of the community, the Olojoo of Ojoo, Baale Hazmat Olagboyega , expressed his gratitude to the Nigerian Army for constantly reaching out to residents of the community.
Olagboyega said the medical outreach has really helped in reducing the financial burden of accessing quality healthcare services.
The Iya loja of Ojoo, Mrs Eniola Mariam and some of the beneficiaries of the medical outreach thanked the Nigerian Army for the gesture.(NAN)