**Army Assures of adequate Security During the Yuletide
By Kamsi Anayo, Awka
The Nigeria Army has continued to boost civil and military relations with over 300 people of Amichi community in Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra state benefitting from its free medical outreach.
The beneficiaries received medical consultation, BP checks, blood sugar checks, mosquito nets, drugs, reading glasses and health talks from the military personnel.
Col. Adamu Muhammad, Commander of 302 Artillery Regiment (General Support), Onitsha, while supervising his officers and men at three Obiagu-Amichi village medical health centre, on Monday, said that the free medical outreach was aimed at promoting the civil and military relations.
“It is also to win the hearts and minds of the populace to cooperate and see the military as their own, and as part of the society.
“We want also to see what we can do to support them, and when they see anything bad they can always run to us with adequate information for protection.
“Many have come home this period to celebrate Christmas and New Year and they are in need of medical health support. We realised that this is the right time to help them medically and give back to the society.
“That is why we decided to have the free medical outreach, especially for those that cannot afford the high cost of procuring medication. At least we are able to provide it to them.
“It is also in line with the Chief of Army Staff philosophy which is to consolidate the transformation of the Nigeria Army towards a befitting, well motivated and ready force that can effectively discharge its constitutional responsibilities within a joint agencies environment. That is why we come here today to reach out to the people of this community,” Muhammad affirmed.
On security, he said: “We will deny ourselves sleep to ensure that everybody in Anambra is safe before, during and after the festivities.
“We are going to ensure maximum security in all communities of the state alongside other security agencies.
Mr Chinedu Nzekwe, President-General of Obiagu village, Amichi commended the military medical assistance, while calling for the cooperation of the Nigerian civilians to enable them achieve their objectives in the country.
Mrs Eunice Ezeoke, a widow and one of the beneficiaries commended the military for the gesture.
