The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, on Saturday affirmed its commitment toward ensuring the well-being of its personnel, their families and its host communities.
AVM Abdulganiyu Olabisi, the Air Officer Commanding, AOC, Logistics Command, Air Force Base, Ikeja, made the pronouncement at the medical outreach for women in Ikeja.
Olabisi said that NAF under the leadership of Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, attached top priority to the medical well- being of its personnel.
“Usually, when we celebrate our anniversary, we organise medical outreach for the host communities to examine their members.
“This one has been specifically organised to look into the health issues of the women in the barracks and in our host community.
“We are specifically looking at the issue of cervical and breast cancers. When somebody is diagnosed of having either of the cancers, it is like a death penalty,’’ he said.
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He, however, said that early detection of cancer would lead to a cure.
“So, the women today were taught how to examine themselves with a view to detecting breast cancer early so that they can seek the necessary medical attention.
“This essentially is what we are trying to achieve.
“To see that our women in the barracks and the community benefit maximally from this training that has been provided by afara.360, our co-partner in this medical outreach, ‘’ Olabisi said.
The News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports that 661 Nigerian Air Force Hospital, Ikeja, in collaboration with afara.360, a Non-Governmental Organisation hosted the medical outreach.
According to him, securing a good health for our women as well as quality reach for our service is a key component on our journey toward a more compassionate, just and caring service.
“Our mothers, wives and sisters play significant roles in the homes and consequently nation building; hence the constant need to place priority on their health and wellness is necessary,’’ Olabisi said
The medical outreach had 280 women in attendance, who were enlightened on the need for regular screening for cervical and breast cancers for the purpose of early detection of the disease.
NAN
