Navy urges Niger Delta Communities to utilize FG’s dialogue window to resolve agitations
FeaturedNigeria October 9, 2016 Arodiegwu Eziukwu
Nigerian Navy special boatservice commandos in the Niger Delta
The Central Naval Command (CNC) of Nigerian Navy has urged Niger Delta Communities to seize the window of ongoing dialogue to restore peace to the region.
Rear Admiral Muhammed Garuba, Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), CNC made the call on Saturday at the flag off of a free medical outreach programme at Edepie community, Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa.
He noted that dialogue was a better approach at resolving conflicts as it ensures that all parties to the conflict accommodates the interest of each other.
Garuba who appreciated the cooperation of members of its host communities said that the gesture was to promote mutual relations with the civil populace urged the people to support the Navy’s operations against maritime crime.
He said that so far, five communities in Yenagoa, Bayelsa capital have so far benefitted from the exercise which was part of the Chief of Naval Staff’s strategic directive to give back to the society.
He assured members of Edepie community that the medical mission as adequately equipped to cater for the medical needs of children and adultswho turned up at the town hall.
More than 1,000 residents of Edepie community turned up for the free medical outreach and were taking turns to receive medical care.
Health officials from the Bayelsa Ministry of Health were on hand to administer immunization vaccine to children below five years.
The Traditional Ruler of Edepie community in his remarks applauded the Navy for the friendly gesture to the community at a time of economic crisis that has depleted the disposable income of residents.
He said that members of the community were elated by the concern of the Navy in the welfare of the communities and pledged to sustain the mutual relationship.
Arodiegwu Eziukwu
