Army constructs Solar Water Project, Provides Medications to Patients in Taraba

As part of Civil – Military Cooperation  (CIMIC) activities lined up for  Ex AYEM AKPTUMA,  Commander 23 Brigade Brig Gen BA Muhammad has inspected  the ongoing renovation of a primary health  care facility and construction of  solar power water project at Ibi Local Government  Area of Taraba State.

The renovation when completed will be handed over to Taraba State Government as part of activities to end the exercise in Taraba State on 13 May 2018.

In a related development, a medical outreach and town hall meetings were also held in support of  Ex AYEM AKPTUMA.  During the medical outreach which was held at  East Primary School, Wukari, a total of one thousand, three hundred and sixty eight (1368) persons were treated for various ailments during the 2 days exercise.

Furthermore, a town hall meeting was also held to sensitize  the stakeholders in ensuring that the exercise was a  success.

Therefore,  it is worthy to note that all these activities were  geared towards winning the hearts and minds of the civil populace in support of Ex AYEM AKPTUMA which was extended for 2 months in Taraba State.

KAYODE OGUNSANYA

Colonel

Deputy Director

Army Public Relations