Nigerian Air Force Advances Non-Kinetic Operations Through Strategic Medical Outreach In Maiduguri
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) 105 Composite Group Medical Centre, NAF Base Maiduguri, has conducted a series of impactful medical outreaches and humanitarian activities aimed at strengthening ongoing non-kinetic operations and enhancing civil-military cooperation in Borno State. The 3-day programme, organised as part of the 2026 Nurses Week, aligns with the vision of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, for a people-centric and community-focused NAF. Activities included health education campaigns, school outreaches, and recognition of outstanding nursing personnel.
Flagging off the event, the Unit Commander, Group Captain KO Nwachukwu, commended NAF nurses for their professionalism, sacrifice, and dedication to service delivery within operational environments. The outreach featured awareness rallies and health talks on hypertension, hygiene, HIV prevention, and safe health practices for both military personnel and civilians. In support of ongoing cholera prevention efforts in the state, the medical team also visited Pompomari Primary and Junior Secondary School, where students received sensitisation on hand hygiene and sanitation, alongside the distribution of sanitary pads, liquid soap, disinfectants, and other hygiene materials.
The event attracted officials from the Borno State Ministry of Health and other public health stakeholders, further reinforcing collaboration between the Nigerian Air Force and civil institutions in promoting community wellbeing and public trust. The outreach underscored the NAF’s commitment to leveraging humanitarian and people-focused initiatives as critical enablers of counter-insurgency operations, national security, and sustainable peace in the North-East.
Leave a Reply