The Forward Operating Base (FOB) of the Nigerian Navy, Badagry, Lagos, has provided medical rhapsody to 769 indigents of Iworo and Epeme communities in Badagry, Lagos State.
The exercise recorded an impressive turnout as hundreds of community members received free medical consultations, medications, and essential health sensitisation.
Huge volume of drugs and medical supplies were dispensed, reflecting the Navy’s commitment to enhancing community health and welfare.
Navy Capt. Leye Omotayo, the Commanding Officer, FOB, Badagry, said the medical treatment was not only a gesture of goodwill but also a lifesaving intervention for many residents of Iworo Kingdom.
He noted that the Medical Rhapsody was conducted in alignment with the Nigerian Navy’s Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) objectives.
According to him, this is in strict compliance with the strategic directives of the Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral A. Abbas, aimed at strengthening trust, partnership, and security within host communities.
He noted that the medical rhapsody is meant for the elderly and vulnerable who might be facing challenges in accessing quality he
“The initiative underscored the Nigerian Navy’s dedication to addressing pressing health issues and enhancing the quality of life in its host communities,” he said.
Omotayo said they had medical personnel and medication for between 600 to 1,000 residents of the kingdom.
“We have four medical doctors and many other personnel to attend to them.
“We have pharmacists and drugs for them, once they go through the process and they prescribe drugs for them they will go and get it immediately,” he said.
He urged residents to take advantage of the healthcare services offered, describing the rhapsody as a “hospital setting brought to the doorstep of the community”.
Also speaking, Dr Nimotallah Olajire the Medical Director, FOB, Nigerian Navy, Badagry said the medical rhapsody would deal with medical consultations, medical education, malaria parasites test, blood pressure and sugar check, deworming exercise and meditation for common ailments.
She urged the residents of Iworo Kingdom to take their health as their top priority as much as they eat and drink daily.
Speaking, Oba Oladele Kosoko, the Oniworo of Iworo Kingdom commended Captain Omotayo for his remarkable leadership and unwavering commitment to the wellbeing of the local populace.
He expressed gratitude to the Commanding Officer, the officers and men of FOB Badagry, and the Nigerian Navy at large.
Mrs Afusat Liadi, a residents of Iworo, one of the beneficiaries of the medical rhapsody said she was treated for malaria and collected different drugs
