The Nigerian Navy Training Command (NAVTRC), Naval Officers Wives Association (NOWA) chapter has partnered with the Olota of Otta, Oba (Prof), Adeyemi Abdulkabir, on a one-day free medical outreach for rural dwellers in the community.
Over 5000 rural dwellers benefited from the programme which was held at the weekend at the Palace of the Olota of Otta, in Ogun State
The beneficiaries, who included fathers, mothers and their children, enjoyed free check-ups, medicines, malaria and blood pressure as well as sugar checks.
One of the beneficiaries, Tawakalitu Ramomi, hailed the initiative of NOWA, saying the free medical checkup enabled her to check her sight which, according to her, was going bad by the day.
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“I sell smoked fish and I was told that smoke from the fire had affected my sight. I was checked and given an eyeglass to help my sight,” she said.
Another beneficiary, Ojo Kamaldeen said: “ When I was told by the town crier about a free checkup at Oba’s palace, I was so happy because I have been trying to go for medical checkup for some time now but couldn’t because of funds.
“Today, I was checked during which they told me how best to manage my sugar level and blood pressure which was high. Drugs were given to me too.”
Madam Yemisi said she heard about the medical outreach at the market place where she sells fresh pepper and tomatoes.
“I came with my four children and all of them were treated,” she said.
The Coordinator, Naval Officers Wives Association (NOWA), Naval Training Command, Adarema Nwatu, said NOWA decided to embark on the medical rhapsody, in Otta being the community that plays host to the Nigerian Navy School of Music.
Also speaking, the Olota of Otta Obalanlege in Ogun State, Oba (Prof) Adeyemi Abdulkabir, said the medical rhapsody had a positive impact on the lives of Otta residents, adding that it would strengthen the bond between the military and the civilian population.
