By Nitoni Osain, Yenagoa
The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH has offered free educational/medical services to the people of Peremabiri Community, in Southern Local Government Area of Bayelsa.
The Commander, NNS SOROH, Commodore Nanmar Lakan, stated this during the exercise in Peremabiri, that the essence was to promote cooperation with the host community.
Our reporter gathered that educational materials donated are exercise books, biros, mathematical sets, amongst others.
While on the medical services, people were test on various ailments like, malaria, HIV AIDS, Sugar level, eye test and donated medicated eye classes and drugs to them.
The Commander, said that the outreach was part of the navy’s corporate social responsibility to the civil populate.
According to him, it is with great pleasure that I welcome you all to this educational and medical outreach organised by the NNS SOROH, in Peremabiri community.
“This Initiative is part of NNS SOROH’s non-kenetic operations aimed at enhancing Civil Military Relations by providing valuable medical and educational assistance to the host community.
“Which aligns with the vision and strategic directive of the CNS Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla,” he said.
He said that the NN remains a key stakeholder in nation-building, and through initiatives like this, as he says they aim to strengthen the bond between the Navy and the community.
According to him, in the realm of education, we believe that knowledge is a key powerful tool for personal and communal growth. Education helps unlock opportunities.
“Empowers individuals and fosters a brighter future for the younger generation. That is why we have made concrete efforts to ensure that today’s programme.
“Include interactive sessions aimed at encouraging and supporting students providing them with essential materials and inspiring them to strive for excellence.
“Therefore this outreach brings healthcare professionals and services directly to the people of Peremabiri with a focus on preventive care, treatment of common ailments and health education.
“Our aim is to bring the gap in healthcare access and contribute to the overall well-being of this community,” he said.
The Commander, commended the leadership of Peremabiri community, for their warm reception and cooperation. Saying that their hospitality reaffirms the close ties between the Navy and the people of Southern Ijaw.
On his part, King Wisdom Ogiriki Paramount Ruler Peremabiri Community, commended the Nigerian Navy for free medical outreach and the donation of educational materials.
He said that over his 73 years of age that he has never such gesture from any security outfit with such support.
One of the beneficiaries Mrs Nemise Domotimi, commended the Navy for the free medical outreach and the donation of educational materials to students of the community.