The 2 Division, Nigerian Army (NA), has strengthened Civil-Military Relations (CMR) with its host community through a robust medical outreach carried out in commemoration of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026.
A statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma Acting Deputy 2 Division Army Public Relations said the initiative demonstrated the Division’s commitment to the welfare of the community, with numerous beneficiaries, particularly residents of Ojoo – Ibadan in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State on 4 July 2026.
While flagging off the outreach, the General Officer Commanding (GOC), Major General Chinedu Ralph Nnebeife, stated that the NA will never relent in its efforts to support medical outreaches as a veritable tool for strengthening CMR. The GOC, who was represented by the Chief of Staff, Headquarters 2 Division, Brigadier General Modupe Isaac Falana, further said the Division has undertaken medical outreaches in contiguous communities within the military operational environment, in line with the Command Philosophy of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu.
Speaking further, he maintained that the initiative was aimed at fostering strong and effective CMR, promoting information sharing, and supporting local communities and institutions. Additionally, he stressed that it was designed to address some of the medical conditions and healthcare challenges faced by the host community.
Earlier, the Commander, 2 Division Medical Services and Hospital, Brigadier General Moses Azuoru, stated that the outreach was organized to improve access to quality healthcare for members of the host community while demonstrating the NA’s unwavering commitment to humanitarian services. He added that the initiative was designed to complement the efforts of the government in the healthcare sector and enhance the well-being of the people.
Brigadier General Azuoru noted that beneficiaries received free medical consultations, laboratory investigations, physiotherapy, eye care, dental treatment, prescription medications, insecticide-treated mosquito nets, among other healthcare services. He added that the outreach would have a lasting positive impact on the health of the community.
Meanwhile, the Baale of Ojoo, Chief Amusa Olagboyega, expressed profound appreciation to the NA for bringing free healthcare services to his people. He described the outreach as a timely intervention that had provided relief to many residents who otherwise might not have been able to afford medical treatment.
The outreach witnessed a large turnout of residents, with nearly 1,000 people benefiting from the various medical services provided. It also provided a platform for a renewed and enduring partnership between the NA and itshost community.
