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Julius Berger Intensifies Fight Against Malaria In Host Communities
Julius Berger Nigeria Plc has continued the fight against malaria in rural communities as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with the visit to Bonny General Hospital and two other health centres in the area in Rivers State to distribute World Health Organization certified long-lasting insecticide-treated bed nets to nursing mothers, pregnant women and other members of the community.
Standing on the remarkable success it recorded during the inaugural distribution exercise in 2012, CSR team, gave out over 500 bed nets to a hilarious crowd that gathered at Bonny General Hospital, on July 9, 2014.
While addressing the recipients of the bed nets, Senor Public Relations Officer, of the company, Mrs Grace Ayoola said Julius Berger acknowledged the serious threat which malaria posed to humanity, especially rural dwellers, hence the intervention to reduce the scourge to the barest minimum.
She said the distribution of the nets was in line with the Corporate Social Responsibility of the company, aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of the people, especially in its host communities.
The CSR team leader said Julius Berger was encouraged to distribute more of the insecticide-treated hed nets this year in appreciation of the fact that the 2012’s intervention had very positive impact on the health of the people.
While giving tutorials on how to use the bed nets, Mrs Ayoola, in recognition that fishing is the occupational identity of Bonny people, warned that the nets should not be substituted for fishing nets.
The same process took place at Abalamabie health centre, where about 210 people comprising mainly pregnant women and nursing mothers were available to collect their own nets.
In her reaction, Supervisor for Health in Bonny Local Government Area, Mrs Dabota Godswill Jumbo, expressed gratitude to Julius Berger for being such a wonderful corporate citizen of Bonny.
Some recipients who spoke to The Tide thanked the management of Julius Berger for embarking on the exercise that has direct bearing on the health of the rural people.
The Beneficiaries included Mrs Stella-Maris Godwin, Mrs Ibinyefagha Banigo, Grace Pepple and Mr. Boma S. Hart.
Julius Berger Plc is a Nigerian company that offers quality integrated construction services and solutions.
Having been in Nigeria since 1965, the company has been contributing to the development of the country, especially in health education, sports and emergency response.
Also included in the CSR team are Barr. Owuna Fenibo, the senior admin officer, Bonny site, Mr. Osuya Obi of public affairs department, Abuja and Mr. Jephtah Bara-hart, the community liaison officer, Bonny site.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD to dominate the battlespace and intensify offensive operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements in the North Central region.
Shaibu gave the directive yesterday during his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters, Joint Task Force North Central (JTF-NC), at Sobi Barracks, Ilorin.
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, in Abuja, yesterday.
Shaibu said the Nigerian Army would remain resolute in its constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property, stressing that troops must sustain pressure to decisively deny criminal elements freedom of action.
He assured personnel of continued deployment of combat enablers and operational resources to enhance clearance operations and dismantle criminal hideouts across Kwara and Niger states.
The COAS reaffirmed his commitment to troop welfare, noting that improved welfare remained critical to sustaining morale, operational effectiveness and combat readiness.
He urged the troops to remain disciplined, professional and loyal to the Constitution and the democratically elected government.
Earlier, the Theatre Commander, JTF-NC Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, Maj.-Gen. Yakubu Yahaya, commended the COAS for his strategic leadership and support.
Yahaya assured that troops would remain committed and steadfast in restoring peace and stability in the region.
The Nigerian Navy says it is expanding training and infrastructure to address emerging security threats and strengthen operational efficiency across formations and units nationwide.
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, spoke during the inauguration of projects at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) in Onne, Rivers as part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary.
Abbas, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Rear Adm. Ebiobowei Zipele, said the projects reflected significant progress made by the navy since its establishment in 1956 from the British Royal Navy.
“Training and infrastructure have improved significantly to meet contemporary security challenges and fulfil the navy’s constitutional responsibilities.”
According to him, the anniversary provides the navy an opportunity to reflect on its achievements and contributions over the past seven decades.
Projects inaugurated included a remodelled female trainees’ hostel accommodating more than 500 occupants and an expanded golf course upgraded from one to nine holes.
Others were the NNBTS fuel dump, Chief Boatswain’s Mate House, renovated pharmacy department and a new theatre block at the Naval Medical Centre, Onne.
Abbas described the new theatre as a major milestone for the navy’s medical services.
“Previously, injured personnel requiring surgeries were referred outside the facility.
“With this theatre, surgeries can now be conducted within the base.’’
He added that a 30KVA inverter had also been installed to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply at the training school.
The naval chief assured officers, ratings and trainees that the navy leadership remained committed to their welfare and wellbeing.
“These infrastructure upgrades show the commitment of the Chief of Naval Staff to addressing operational and welfare challenges promptly,” he said.
In addition, NAVTRAC distributed educational materials to pupils of Community Primary Schools One and Two, Ogale, in Ebubu-Eleme area of Rivers.
Items distributed included exercise books, school bags and other writing materials as part of the navy’s civil-military engagement initiative.
Zipele said the outreach was designed to strengthen relations between the navy and host communities while supporting children’s education.
“Education remains critical to national growth and youth empowerment. Some of these pupils may eventually serve in the Nigerian Navy,” he said.
He noted that the initiative demonstrated the navy’s commitment to educational development, peace, security and sustainable community relations.
Zipele urged the pupils to remain disciplined, focused and committed to their studies while embracing patriotism, integrity and hard work.
He thanked the Ebubu community for its continued support for the naval training command headquarters and the navy.
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