An elderly woman, Mrs Margaret Okere, on thursday recovered her sight after she went through examination in the continuing Nigerian Army medical outreach in Umuokwa Community, Igboh-Etche, Etche Local Government Area of Rivers.

(NAN) The News Agency of Nigeria stated that the Nigerian Army is running medical and educational outreach programme in host communities in which the 'Exercise Crocodile Smile two' is happening.
Okere told newsmen through the programme which she'd not managed to watch for quite a while.

“My grandson brought me here when he heard that there will be a military free medical outreach. I give God the glory, as I can see very well now.

“God bless the Nigerian military for carrying out this exercise,” she said.

Mrs Promise Okechukwu, a native of Umuokwa, stated that her and her baby were tested and given that the right medications.

“Since I put to bed six months ago, my baby has been vomiting but today she has been taken care of free of charge by the army medical team.

“I thank god and very grateful to the army for bringing this programme to my community,” she said.

Another beneficiary, Mr Samuel Nwankwo said that the Military free Medical programme has been the first ever completed in the area.
Nwankwo reported that he had been pleased and thanked God for directing the army to come into his community.

“Today, I have gotten the opportunity for my eye to be examined and necessary eye drop given to me.

“I thank the army, they are not what people are saying they are, God bless them,” he said.

Mrs Lilian Nwala, another beneficiary, said that she was at the centre for medical examination.

“They are very friendly, as the medical personnel were attending to us one after the other.

“I’m happy for the drugs they have given me after the examination, and I pray this continue,” she said.

Another beneficiary, Mr Clement Emejuru advocated the community to cooperate and get themselves treated.
Emejuru revealed that he was examined by a physician and all of the medications he had was awarded to him.

“What the army is doing is very fantastic, they are helping us to be healthy and live longer.

“The army has never carried out shooting in Igbo-Etche before, so this is not a programme to scare us but to keep us alive,” he said.


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