The Eastern Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy has organized a free medical outreach for residents of Obumoton-Chiri, Bie-Ama Community in Rivers State.

The event, which was part of the Navy’s Corporate Social Responsibility to its host communities, provided free medical services to over 5,000 beneficiaries.

The medical outreach included health awareness lectures, career talks, free medical consultation and treatment, laboratory tests, dental check-ups, deworming of children, vaccinations, and vitamin A administration.

The Navy also distributed free medical items and consumables, such as mosquito nets, toothbrushes, and toothpastes.

In addition to the medical services, the Navy distributed free educational materials to students and children in the community. This initiative aims to promote education and support the development of the community.

The Flag Officer Commanding, Eastern Naval Command, Rear Admiral Saheed Akinwande, said the medical outreach was part of the Navy’s efforts to strengthen and improve civil-military relations and sustain partnership with host communities.

Rear Admiral Akinwande, represented by the Commander, Naval Medical Center, Borikiri, Navy Captain Ugochukwu Elendu, said the medical and educational rhapsody organised by the Eastern Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy is also aimed at strengthening and improving civil-military relationship and sustaining partnership with the host communities.

According to him; “The Nigerian Navy has a tradition of regularly reaching out to host communities as part of measures towards enhanced Civil-Military-Cooperation.

“The NN commitment to her Corporate Social Responsibilities is a key priority in the vision of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla which aims at sustaining partnership and catering for the welfare of the NN host communities,” he said.

Akinwande disclosed that the navy has outlined several activities to mark it’s 69th Anniversary, adding that they chose Obumoton-Chiri Community because of her peaceful co-existence and relevance to national development.

The Naval Chief urged the community to take full advantage of the opportunity of the exercise, expressing hope that the medical and educational rhapsody would further strengthen the long-standing cordial relationship between the Nigerian Navy and the Borikiri community.

The Paramount Ruler of Bie-Ama Community, HRM, Garrick Achiesomie expressed delight at the kind gesture by the Navy, expressing the hope that it would further strengthen the relationship between them and the community.

The traditional ruler urged residents of the community to take advantage of the services to improve their healthcare and awareness.

The royal father urged the community to remain vigilante and work hand in hand in addressing safety concerns, support the Nigerian Navy and cultivate an environment where all residents feels secured.