The 14 Brigade Nigerian Army organizes a medical outreach on November 26, 2022, for the residents of the Afaraku community in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State as part of its Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) program during Exercise GOLDEN DAWN II.
The Commander 14 Brigade, Brigadier General Adegoke Adetuyi disclosed that the free medical outreach is aimed at assuring the good and loving people of Afaraku of Nigerian Army genuine concern in their affairs, as exemplified in the readiness of the troops to not only provide adequate security for the people at this Yuletide season but also to support their wellbeing always.
He added that the goal of the outreach was to improve the already friendly connection that existed between Abians and the Nigerian Army. Additionally, the Nigerian Army is constantly prepared to fulfill its constitutional duty of providing the Civil Authority with the support they need to create the ideal environment for electioneering operations leading up to the State’s general elections in 2023.
The Commander added that “by giving aid to them at this time, the medical outreach is geared more towards the less fortunate, the elderly, and children in the community, thereby exhibiting the brotherly love that exists amongst us Nigerians.” claiming that the Chief of Army Staff is using this outreach to say, “You are our people, and we will always love you,” to the noble people of Afaraku.
Prior to this, Captain (Dr.) Obinna Ikejiofor, the acting commanding officer of the 14 Brigade Medical Center, informed the residents of Afaraku that they would receive free blood pressure, diabetic, eye, and HIV screenings, as well as counseling and anti-retroviral medication.
In addition to praying for an unified and peaceful Nigeria, His Royal Majesty Eze Edward Ibeabuchi of the Afaraku Ancient Kingdom thanks the Commander of the 14th Brigade Nigerian Army and the officers and men of the Brigade for their first-of-its-kind humanitarian gesture to them in their hour of need.
Sons and daughters of Afaraku and its surroundings observed the occasion as the free medical outreach was delivered following appropriate consultation, and the community joyfully welcomed the program. The event went without a hitch.