The Nigeria Army and the Cross River State Government has commissioned a renovated primary health care facility at Ekpri Ikot Ene Edem, Odo Ward, Akpabuyo L.G.A of Cross River State.
Handing over the facility in Ekpri Ikot Ene Edem, the Chief of Army staff Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai who was represented by Brigade Commander 13 Brigade, Brig. Gen. Coc Ekulide, said the project were part of the civil military cooperation being encouraged by Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai.
" We have realized over the years that the success of any military operation largely depends on the support by the host community or local government. Hence, winning the hearts and minds of the people of Ekpri Ikot Ene Edem cannot be ignored "... COC Ekulide
He added that the exercise Crocodile smiles III under which the project was executed was a success through the help of the civil populace.
The Director General Cross River State Primary Health Care Agency Dr. Betta Edu Thank the Nigeria Army for their magnanimity in renovating and equipping the facility for use by the host community. She used the opportunity to call on other paramilitary agencies to follow the blue prints of Nigeria Army to reach out to their host communities, rather than putting people behind bars.
Dr. Edu added that the Government of Cross River State is committed to achieving universal healthcare coverage and ensuring that healthcare is taken to the door steps of the people and as such the people of Ekpri Ikot Ene Edem should protect this property as they will protect their homes. They should stop pertronising prayer houses and native homes, not to defeat the purpose of the renovated primary healthcare centre.
Reacting to Nigeria Army, the Governor of Cross River State Prof. Ben Ayade who was represented by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Inyang Asibong Thank the Nigeria Army for supporting the vision of the state. She commended the military for reducing crimes in Akpabuyo axis and also called on them to do more in securing the lives of Nigerians--- She added
Dr. Inyang also added that as professionals, some lapses were notice and will be fixed immediately. The government of Prof Ben Ayade is recruiting 1000 Health workers in the state, by January some staffs will be sent to the facility and that this facility is already included for Ayade care programs.
The Village Head of Ekpri Ikot Ene Edem, Elder Umor Etim Hogan Thanked the Army for not only restoring peace in his domain but also providing social service project for the people.
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