The Central Command of the Nigerian Navy has offered free medical services to two communities; Agudama – Epie and Akenfa 11 of Bayelsa State. This was made known to CEOAFRICA news desks in a press released signed by  Lieutenatant Commander ED YEIBO For Flag Officer Commanding.

 The Flag Officer Commanding Central Naval Command, Rear Admiral Mohammed Garba, reiterated during the Flag off of the Medical Rhapsody that the programme was to promote and strengthen civil military relations and also to boast healthcare service delivery at targeted communities.

 Rear Admiral Garba further said that as military, our responsibility is not only to break the will of the adversary, but also to interact and feel concern for the people, because we are part of the larger society.

 He charged the units under his Command to carry out the free Medical Rhapsody within their respective units.

While commending the Command, the paramount ruler of Akenfa 11, Chief Odadia Osomu thanked the Navy for their kind gesture in offering free medical service to youths, elderly, physically challenged, market women and visually impaired in the respective communities.

 The test ranged from malaria test and treatment, blood pressure checks, eye screening and treatment, diabetic screening, deworming of children, treatment of urinal dysfunction and amongst others.

 The Flag Officer Commanding mentioned that the free medical outreach is part of the carrot and stick approach in fighting criminality in the Central Naval Command Area of Responsibility. He however besieged law abiding citizens to go about their legitimate businesses.