The Headquarters of 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army Gusau, has conducted a free medical outreach in the Rawayya community of Bungudu Local Government Area, Zamfara State, as part of activities marking the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL).
Brigadier General Timothy Opurum, Commander of the Brigade, led the humanitarian initiative aimed at promoting civil-military relations and demonstrating the Army’s commitment to the health and well-being of local communities.
Held at Government Day Secondary School, Rawayya, the outreach provided free consultations, medications, eye screening, blood pressure checks, counselling and other essential services to hundreds of residents, including women and the elderly.
“We don’t only conduct kinetic operations; we also engage in non-kinetic efforts like this to connect with our people,” Brig Gen Opurum stated.
He said the initiative aligns with the Army’s broader civil-military cooperation goals and the spirit of NADCEL 2025, which commemorates 162 years of the Nigerian Army’s existence.
The event also featured the distribution of free exercise books and other educational materials to students of the host school.District Head of Rawayya, Alhaji Abubakar Rashi, and several beneficiaries hailed the gesture as the first of its kind in the community, describing it as impactful and timely.
“We are sincerely grateful to the Army. This is a great gesture that will never be forgotten,” Rashi said, offering prayers for the Army’s continued success in tackling insecurity.
