The Air Force War College (AFWC), Makurdi, has provided free medical services to about 200 residents of Tyomu Community in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State.
The medical outreach, organised in collaboration with the 161 Nigerian Air Force Hospital, Makurdi, was part of activities marking the college’s 10th Anniversary.
Speaking during the exercise, the Commandant of the college, Air Vice Marshal Gambo Mmbaka, said “the initiative was aimed at strengthening the relationship between the institution and its host communities while improving residents’ welfare.”
The exercise included blood pressure and blood sugar checks, eye screening, provision of eyeglasses, medicines and other medical services.
Mmbaka said “the outreach was the college’s way of giving back to the community and appreciating residents for their hospitality, goodwill and support over the years”
He said the anniversary celebration could not be confined to the institution but should also extend to communities that had contributed to its growth and development.
The commandant expressed optimism that the exercise would strengthen cooperation and mutual understanding between the college and residents of Tyomu.
Also speaking, the Commander, 161 Nigerian Air Force Hospital and Coordinator of the outreach, Air Commodore Daniel Akpan, said beneficiaries requiring further medical attention would be referred to the 161 Nigerian Air Force Hospital for appropriate treatment.
The Chairman of Makurdi Local Government Area, Mr Joseph Keffi, represented by his deputy, Mr Maxwell Adoor, congratulated the college on its 10 years of service.
Keffi said the outreach demonstrated the relationship between the Nigerian Air Force and residents of Makurdi.
The Village Head of Tyomu, Mr Joseph Nongu, represented by an elder, Mr Tondo Thomas, thanked the college for the initiative, saying it had provided relief to members of the community
One of the beneficiaries, Mr Vataver David, also expressed appreciation, saying “the eyeglasses he received had improved his ability to read and recognise alphabets.”
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