By Olayemi Esan
As part of the formation's Civil Military Cooperation (CIMIC) activities, 35 Artillery Brigade Alamala of the Nigerian Army has conducted free medical outreach to the people of Ijebu North Local Government Area (LGA)
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division Nigerian Army (NA) Major General Lawrence Fejokwu who was at the event also assured the people of Ijebu North Local Government Area (LGA) of adequate security in the community.
According to Major General Lawrence Fejokwu, the CIMIC exercise was in line with the vision of the Chief of Army Staff General Yahaya Farouk to provide a platform to further strengthen relationship between the NA and civilian populace at the grassroots.
The GOC further enjoined the communities to be alert and report any breach of security within their vicinity immediately.
He further said that the use of force should always Be the last resort to solving issues.
In addition, the Commander 35 Artillery Brigade Alamala Brigadier General Adewale Adekoya during the flag off noted that the CIMIC exercise was an integral part of 35 Artillery Brigade efforts to enhancing civil/military relations and the Nigerian Army's corporate social responsibility.
He said it is a tradition for the Nigerian Army NA to regularly conduct medical outreach and grassroots social services for rural communities.
He disclosed that the exercise provided an avenue to enlighten the communities on the implications of drug abuse, render free medical consultations and services, and enlightenment on recruitment into the Nigerian Army NA.
The 35 Brigade CIMIC exercise was extended to traditional rulers, staff of Ijebu North LGA, market women.
Others are the less privileged, members of the Community Development Association, and students. The medical services included blood pressure checks, eye examinations, and medication for malaria and fever.
