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NAF takes care of flood victims in Adamawa

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By Jennifer Y Omiloli

As part of humanitarian services, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), today, concluded its 3-day medical outreach in Wauru Jabbe Community in Yola South Local Government Area (LGA) of Adamawa State.

The Nigerian Air Force said that the humanitarian effort was aimed at assuaging the plight of victims of the recent flood disasters that ravaged some parts of Adamawa State.

The outreach, which took place at the Wauru Jabbe Primary School was coordinated by the NAF Medical Services Branch, in compliance with the directives of the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, for the Branch to provide medical assistance and relief materials to the affected communities.

Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola in a statement said that the outreach catered for the medical needs of over 59,000 persons, including women, children and the aged, in order to avert outbreak of diseases as well as provide needed healthcare services.

The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, thanked the NAF for the proactive step taken to support the state government’s efforts at providing succour for the flood victims.

Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health Adamawa State, Mr Kennedy Barthimaus, the Governor noted that, apart from its significant contributions to security, NAF’s humanitarian efforts in the state have always been exceptional.

While, observing that the gesture would further bolster the existing cordial relationship between the State and the NAF, urging the people to take advantage of the NAF intervention to access quality healthcare services to ameliorate their medical challenges.

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