Exercise Egwu-Eke111: Army offers free medical care, writing materials to Lagos Community

Chioma Joseph, Lagos

As part of the activities scheduled for the Exercise Egwu-Eke III (Python Dance III), the Nigeria Army, 81 Division on Thursday offered free medical outreach and distribution of writing materials to residents of Isawo community in Ikorodu, Lagos. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Division, Major -General Sani Yusuf who flagged off the outreach at the Isawo Town Hall, said it is expected to cover the host community in 81 Division area of responsibility. The outreach featured free consultation, diagnosis, dispensing of medications as well as distribution of free books, pencils and erasers to over 300 pupils of Anglican Primary School in Ikorodu. The GOC noted that the exercise was also a way of promoting civil-military relations. “The free medical outreach will feature free consultation, diagnosis, and dispensing of medications. “Also to be distributed are free books and writing materials to pupils and students. This is to endear the hearts and mind of various host communities,” the GOC said. Some beneficiaries of the outreach who spoke applauded the Nigerian Army for their effort, calling for it to be sustained. The Chairman, Road Working Committee, Agric-Arepo, Alhaji Adisa Owolabi, who also benefited from the outreach said, “Isawo was held hostage by militants but today the Army through Egwu-Eke III has restored security in the area. They also care about our health and that is why they are doing this. For me, this outreach is a plus and should be sustained.” The Assistant Head Teacher of Anglican Primary School, Tijani Ganiyat appreciated the Nigeria Army saying, “We are happy and will recommend that other forces emulate the Nigerian Army. Recall that the Exercise “Egwu Eke III (Python Dance III) was flagged off in Lagos recently by the Chief of Army Staff.