Over 100 residents of the Iwaya community in Lagos State received free medical services today as part of the Nigerian Army’s Combat Service Support Training Week 2024.
The outreach event, which took place on Monday, is a key element of the Army’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts.
Major General Philip Eromosele, Commander of the Corps of Engineers and representative of Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Taoreed, underscored the significance of the outreach. “This initiative is crucial for fostering positive relations with the civilian population,” Eromosele stated. “Health is wealth, and a healthy population contributes significantly to national productivity.”
The medical outreach, held at the Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps in Ojuelegba, Lagos, marks the commencement of the Combat Service Support Training Week, running from August 19 to August 23. Eromosele highlighted that such civic-military operations are a regular part of the Army’s commitment to enhancing community well-being.
“We encourage residents to take advantage of this opportunity to check their blood pressure, receive malaria treatment, and address other medical issues,” Eromosele advised. He also expressed appreciation to the Yaba Local Government Development Area, local traditional rulers, and the Iwaya community for their support.
Traditional ruler Oba Sulaiman Ogun-Oloko of the Iwaya Yaba Kingdom thanked the Nigerian Army for their initiative. “While the primary role of the Army is to safeguard Nigeria’s sovereignty, their CSR activities, like today’s medical outreach, also provide invaluable relief to our communities,” Ogun-Oloko noted. He urged the Army to continue its humanitarian efforts.
The Nigerian Army plans to maintain its support for communities across the country, identifying areas in need and offering assistance as part of its ongoing efforts to promote civic-military cooperation.
