Nigerian Medical Association Empowers 8 Division Troops With Life Saving Skills
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), led by President Dr. Farouk Kabir Umar, kicked off its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) with a impactful community outreach initiative, delivering Basic Life Support (BLS) training to over 100 personnel of the 8 Division Nigerian Army at Giginya Barracks, Sokoto.
The intensive, hands-on training, conducted on the opening day of the AGM, equipped soldiers with essential life-saving skills, significantly enhancing their capacity to respond to medical emergencies in operational and community settings. The programme underscores the NMA’s commitment to forging strategic partnerships that advance health, safety, and resilience across Nigeria.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division represented by the Commander 78 Supply and Transport Brigade Brigadier General Moses Ikobah lauded the NMA for their invaluable contribution. “This training is a game-changer for our troops’ emergency response capabilities,” he said. “It will not only enhance life saving capabilities within our ranks but also in the communities we serve. We are deeply grateful to the NMA for their expertise and generosity.”
in his remarks Dr Farouk Kabir Umar emphasized the NMA’s dedication to supporting Nigeria’s armed forces. “We are honored to collaborate with the 8 Division in this life-saving initiative,” he said. “Equipping our soldiers with these critical skills is an investment in the health and security of our nation. The NMA remains committed to sustaining this partnership and promoting initiatives that enhance the well-being of both our military and the wider community.”
8 Division Nigerian Army and NMA are poised to deepen their collaboration, working together to bolster health, safety, and emergency preparedness across the region.
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