The Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (FOB) FORMOSO in Brass local government area of Bayelsa state has offered free medical services to more than 2,000 indigenes of the Beletieama community.
The community is one of the FOB’s hosts among Egweama and Liama respectively.
The choice of the community and the services provided preceded a wellness survey conducted to ascertain the prevalent illnesses within the community.
The people of Beletiama were as desired presented access to free medicals covering routine checkups, provision of medications/drugs, health education, distribution of insecticide-treated nets, and free medicated glasses among others.
The Commanding Officer FOB FORMOSO, Captain (NN) Ifeanyichukwu Charles Mabeokwu, who was represented at the event by his executive officer, Commander Muhammad Abdullahi Gada; affirmed that the exercise is aimed at consolidating and further deepening the admirable civil-military relations obtained between the community and FOB FORMOSO.
The senior officer similarly emphasized that the medical rhapsody was principally conducted as part of the non-kinetic approaches in support of Operation DELTA SANITY III.
He further noted: “The outreach is notably part of the Nigerian Navy’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
“As such, under the good leadership of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, it is our pleasure today to ensure that over 2,000 indigenes of the Beletieama community benefit maximally from our general healthcare services.
“The turnout is good, and I am certain that the overall objective of this exercise will be achieved.”
In the course of the exercise, the beneficiaries were urged to take full advantage of the opportunity as well as take matters of their health seriously by seeking medical attention promptly.
One of the beneficiaries, Chief Darius Ebenezer, commended the Nigerian Navy for the free medical services.
He expressed satisfaction with the several test procedures carried out on him and the free drugs generously given to him afterward.
In another development, Mrs Biolagha David also applauded the Nigerian Navy for choosing the community for free medical outreach.
She said that her people were delighted with the unparalleled gesture from the FOB and promised to always hold the Nigerian Navy in high esteem.
The turnout of residents at the event was quite impressive, and all who presented numerous medical conditions were treated. (Nation)