NAF flag-off 3-day special medical outreach in Shiroro

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has embarked on a 3-day special medical and surgical outreach at Kuta community in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger state.

The medical outreach commenced Monday at the instance of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshall Sadjque Abubakar, is aimed at ameliorating the hardship currently being experienced by the people as a result of bandits’ attacks.

The medical outreach  is led by the Director of Public Health and Humanitarian Services, NAF, Group Captain Ali Tanko.

For the 3 days, the NAF Medical Team will offer free medical services such as general medical check-ups, surgeries, dental services as well as treatment of malaria.

Other medical services that will be offered during the exercise include free visual acuity checks and provision of prescription eyeglasses, deworming of children, distribution of treated mosquito nets and counseling.

The Guest of Honour at the flag-off,  Governor of Niger State, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello, who was represented by the Special Adviser on Security Matters, Brig. General Ndagulu Imam (rtd), appreciated the  NAF for its contributions towards the restoration of normalcy in the affected communities as well as their concern for the welfare and healthcare needs of the Internally Displace Persons (IDPs) in the area.

He said the NAF, through the Commander 013 Quick Response Force (QRF) Minna, had greatly helped to improve the security situation in the area, adding  that response time of NAF troops to distress calls was quite commendable.

“The people as well as the leadership of Niger State appreciate the CAS for the kind gesture,” he said.

Chairman of Shiroro LGA, Honourable Suleiman Chikuba, said the outreach had renewed the hope of  people of the community.

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