The Nigerian Army has reinforced civil-military relations through an expanded community healthcare outreach in Oyo State, positioning humanitarian services as a strategic tool for strengthening public trust, information sharing and national security.
According to a statement issued by the Acting Deputy Director, 2 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, the initiative was undertaken by 2 Division as part of activities marking the 163rd Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026, providing free healthcare services to residents of Ojoo in the Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State.
Army authorities said the outreach reflects the service’s commitment to supporting host communities while advancing the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu’s, command philosophy, which recognises Civil-Military Relations as an important component of operational effectiveness and national stability.
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Representing the General Officer Commanding 2 Division, Major General Chinedu Ralph Nnebeife, the Chief of Staff, Headquarters 2 Division, Brigadier General Modupe Isaac Falana, stated that the Nigerian Army would continue to deploy medical outreaches as an effective platform for strengthening relationships with communities within its operational environment. He noted that the programme also promotes information sharing while helping to address healthcare challenges affecting local populations.
Earlier, the commander, 2 Division Medical Services and Hospital, Brigadier General Moses Azuoru, said the outreach was designed to improve access to quality healthcare, complement government efforts in the health sector and demonstrate the Nigerian Army’s continued commitment to humanitarian service delivery.
Beneficiaries received free medical consultations, laboratory investigations, physiotherapy, eye care, dental treatment, prescription medications, insecticide-treated mosquito nets and other essential healthcare services aimed at improving community well-being.
The Baale of Ojoo, Chief Amusa Olagboyega, commended the Nigerian Army for the intervention, describing the free medical outreach as timely support that provided relief for many residents who could not have afforded medical treatment.
The outreach attracted a large turnout, with nearly 1,000 residents benefiting from the various medical services, further reinforcing partnership and trust between the Nigerian Army and its host community.
