Brigade Commander Brig Gen Opurum Leads Troops in Civil-Military Initiative for NADCEL 2025
In a bold show of compassion and commitment to community well-being, the Headquarters of 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army Gusau, has delivered a life-changing free medical outreach to the Rawayya community in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State — a powerful non-kinetic operation marking the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL).
Leading the charge was Brigadier General Timothy Opurum, Commander of the 1 Brigade, who emphasized that the outreach is part of the Army’s unwavering dedication to promoting civil-military relations, health, and humanitarian services for local populations.
Held within the premises of Government Day Secondary School, Rawayya, the event transformed the school into a beacon of hope, as hundreds of residents, including women, children, and the elderly, received free medical consultations, medications, blood pressure checks, eye screening, health counselling, and other vital services.
“We don’t only conduct kinetic operations; we also engage in non-kinetic efforts like this to connect with our people,” Brig Gen Opurum stated, reinforcing the Army’s people-first approach.
He explained that the initiative aligns with the Nigerian Army’s broader civil-military cooperation strategy and the theme of NADCEL 2025, which celebrates 162 years of dedication, service, and sacrifice by the Nigerian Army.
To further cement its commitment to the younger generation, the Brigade distributed exercise books and educational supplies to students of the host school — a move warmly welcomed by the pupils and staff.
The District Head of Rawayya, Alhaji Abubakar Rashi, who graced the event, described the outreach as historic and transformative for his people.
“We are sincerely grateful to the Army. This is a great gesture that will never be forgotten,” he said, offering heartfelt prayers for the Army’s success in restoring lasting peace to Zamfara and Nigeria as a whole.
Several beneficiaries also shared their gratitude, with one elderly woman saying, “For the first time in my life, soldiers treated me with medicine and kindness. May God bless them.”
As NADCEL 2025 continues across the country, the Nigerian Army’s presence in Rawayya stands out as a shining example of how national defense and humanitarian efforts can walk hand-in-hand — bringing healing, hope, and harmony to underserved communities..
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