Nigerian Army (NA) has donated a newly built and equipped model Primary Health Care (PHC) facility
to Oziokutu-Ogaminana community in Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi.
The army also renovated other buildings in the community with perimeter fence and provided convenience, a borehole to improve sanitary conditions,
and solar powered lights for security of the centre.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the projects were carried out under the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Special Intervention Civil-Military
Cooperation (CIMIC), executed by one of the community’s illustrious sons, Maj. -Gen. Usman Tahiru Otaru.
Speaking during the launch of the projects in Adavi on Wednesday, the COAS, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, said the special intervention CIMIC projects
served as medium for the NA to interact with the civil populace and elicit their support and cooperation as they carried out their constitutional responsibilities.
Lagbaja, who was represented by the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division, NA, Maj.-Gen. Obinna Onubogu, commended the people for their
cooperation and support to the army.
He added that “it is gratifying to note that the Nigerian Army has undertaken numerous quick impact projects to improve the well-being of communities
across the six geopolitical zones of the country.
“One component of the quick impact projects is the Chief of Army Staff Special Intervention Civil-Military Cooperation Scheme.
“The scheme is designed to provide support to communities of NA senior officers who through dedication and selfless service to the nation, rose to the rank of Major Generals.
“The execution of these projects is a testament to NA’s resolve to contribute to the growth and development of the country, alongside our constitutional responsibility
of protecting the territorial integrity of the nation.
“Other projects carried out include the construction of town halls, roads and installation of water projects, among several others”
The army boss commended the Project Executor, Maj.-Gen. Otaru for a job well done, stressing that the project would serve the desired purpose.
He, therefore, urged beneficiaries to take ownership of the projects and maintain them so as to derive maximum benefits.
The COAS expressed gratitude to Gov. Ahmed Ododo “for his commitment and support to the army and other security agencies in the state.”
Lagbaja also thanked President Bola Tinubu, “for his continuous strategic guidance and invaluable support to the NA.”
He urged Nigerians to keep faith with the Nigerian Army and continue to support its activities so as to jointly defeat common enemies and overcome security challenges.
In his remarks, Ododo appreciated the COAS and Gen. Otaru for adding value to the health and well-being of the people of the state.
Ododo, who was represented by the state’s Security Adviser, Retired Commodore Jerry Omodara, disclosed that the state recently renovated and equipped 70 PHCs to boost healthcare delivery.
The governor added that additional 100 PHCs would be upgraded by year 2025 across the state.
He reiterated the state governments commitment to support security agencies toward ensuring safety of lives and properties.
Earlier, the Project Executor, Maj.-Gen. Usman Otaru, had expressed gratitude to the COAS “for his magnanimity in approving and giving his total support for the projects.”
Otaru, who is the Deputy Chief of Policy and Plans (SD)-AHQ, said the projects underscored the COAS’s commitment to transforming the Nigerian Army into a well-trained,
equipped and highly motivated force toward achieving constitutional responsibilities within a joint environment.
He said that the Oziokutu PHC had been modernised and furnished to meet the needs of the people.
According to him, the PHC now has three wards, a nurse’s station, consulting rooms with ultrasound scan machine and a laboratory.
“The facility is also provided with convenience and a borehole to improve sanitary conditions, as well as a perimeter fence and solar powered lights for security of the centre,” he said.
Otaru stressed that the facility would improve access to healthcare and enhance management of health conditions of the people of Ogaminana and environs.
Other dignitaries at the event include: the Chief of Civil Military Affairs, Army HQ, Maj. -Gen. NC Ugbo; the Commander, 12 Bde NA, Brig. -Gen. Oluremi Fadairo, the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, HRM Ahmed Tijani-Anaje, and many other traditional rulers in the area.
Highlight of the occasion was the presentation of gifts and souvenir to Ododo, the COAS, the GOC, the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, among others. (NAN).
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