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COMMANDER, 35 ARTILLERY BRIGADE CURES ALAMALA COMMUNITY OF WATER PROBLEM

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…GIVES MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

As part of the Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) in furtherance to the ongoing Exercise STILL WATERS III, to touch the host community and give them succours, the 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala, Ogun State has commissioned a solar-powered borehole for the community.

The project which was commissioned by Brigadier General Mohammed Tajudeen Aminu on 30th November, 2023, took place opposite Roman Catholic Mission Church, Alamala in Abeokuta North LGA of Ogun state.

The project was carried out in fulfillment of the request of a borehole made by the Baale of Alamala during the Brigade Commander’s visit on 20th September 2023 where the Baale complained of the challenge of water faced by the Community.

In his remarks, Brig Gen Aminu stated that the project was part of the activities undertaken by the Brigade to improve the existing civil-military cooperation within the Brigade’s Area of Responsibilities.

Chief Adeyemi Akeem Atanda, the Baale of Alamala while delivering his vote of thanks, stated that the community appreciated the Commander for making the project a reality and extended immense gratitude on behalf of the community to the Brigade Commander, assuring him that the borehole will be put to good use.

Similarly, the Commander also flagged off free medical outreach at Owode Town Hall in Yewa South LGA of Ogun state which targeted about 1,000 beneficiaries.

Activities for the medical outreach included free medical consultations, general body and BP checks, testing of blood sugar, eye test distribution of mosquito nets as well as issue of reading glasses amongst others.

In his remarks, the Oba of Owode, Chief Oba (Rev) Akindele who was represented by Chief Nojeeb expressed his gratitude to the Commander for choosing Owode to conduct the medical outreach.

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