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The 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army, provided free medical services for more than 700 villagers in Ogume community, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta on Tuesday.
It was gathered that the medical outreach was part of a one-week programme by the brigade to mark the 2022 Nigerian Army Day celebration.
Services rendered were medical consultations, blood pressure and body temperature gauging and diagnosis, HIV testing and counselling, and the distribution of free drugs and treated mosquito net.
The Brigade Commandant, Maj.-Gen. David Saraso, explained that the free medical outreach was part of the army’s contribution to the development of society.
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In his words, “This free medical outreach we are having on Tuesday is part of week-long activities to commemorate the Nigerian Army Day.
“This year’s celebration marks the 159th anniversary of the Nigerian Army and we are using the event to reflect on the mandate of the Army to protect and promote national unity.
“The objective is to showcase the Nigerian Army as an instrument of national unity, peace and development.’’
He noted that it was also an opportunity to pay tribute to the nation’s fallen heroes, as well as appreciate those who retired or are still in active service.
(NAN)
