aj Owosho

BioMedical Engineering Physicist (Telemedicine)

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[Nigerian Army @HQNigerianArmy]

INTEGRATED ADMINISTRATIVE PROTOCOLS CRITICAL TO OPTIMIZING MEDICAL SERVICES, TROOPS’ WELFARE – COAS

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has stressed that the optimization of medical services within the Nigerian Army is fundamentally dependent on the integration of standardized administrative protocols and robust inter-agency synergy. He made this known on Tuesday, 7 April 2026 while receiving the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Defence Health Maintenance Limited (DHML), Surgeon Rear Admiral Azeeze Bayo Afolayan (Rtd), during a courtesy visit to the Army Headquarters, Abuja.

The COAS noted that as the Nigerian Army continues to conduct complex operations across the six geopolitical zones, maintaining the physical and mental readiness of the force remains a strategic priority that demands a responsive and modern healthcare framework. He added that the welfare of personnel must extend beyond active service to encompass the dignified sustenance of veterans.

General Shaibu observed that retirement often introduces socio-economic vulnerabilities due to limited access to resources, stressing that the “man must survive” after a lifetime of dedicated service. He reaffirmed that the commitment of the Nigerian Army to its retirees is a lifelong obligation, advocating for a safety net that ensures former service members are not left without financial or medical assistance. He described the MD of DHML as a quintessential “insider” whose continued contribution to post-retirement exemplifies the value of institutional memory in national service.

In his remarks, Surgeon Rear Admiral Afolayan (Rtd) advocated for the institutionalization of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), specifically for the Human Resources and administrative departments within military medical units. He emphasized that the functionality of healthcare delivery relies on standardized forms and operational clarity, moving away from ad-hoc processes to a more disciplined, policy-driven approach. This modernization, he noted, is essential to ensure that medical personnel data is accurately captured and that administrative hurdles do not impede the swift delivery of care to troops and their families nationwide.

The Managing Director detailed a framework for maximizing the utilization of Secondary Care Providers (SCPs). He clarified that the expansion of SCPs is a strategic mechanism to share medical cadres more effectively across various units. According to him, by leveraging functional, well-equipped SCPs, the Nigerian Army can optimize its medical workforce and ensure that every soldier, particularly those in volatile theatres of operation have access to specialist care through a streamlined and cost-effective management system.

APPOLONIA ANELE
Colonel
Acting Director Army Public Relations
7 April 2026

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[Nigerian Army @HQNigerianArmy]

PRESIDENTIAL STATEMENT ON THE KILLING OF NIGERIAN SOLDIERS ON A PEACE MISSION TO OKUOMA COMMUNITY IN DELTA STATE

On Saturday morning, the Nigerian people and I woke up to the dreadful news of the unprovoked killing of our brave military personnel during a rescue mission to Okuoma Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.

The incident occurred on Thursday 14 March, 2024 when our troops, responding to a crisis between Okuama and Okoloba communities in Delta State were ambushed. A Commanding Officer, two Majors, one Captain and twelve soldiers sadly lost their lives. One civilian was also killed.

As the Commander-in-Chief, I join all well-meaning Nigerians and the men and women of our armed forces to mourn and express my profound grief over the needless death of our gallant soldiers.

I extend my profound condolences to the families of these fallen soldiers, their colleagues and their loved ones. The military high command is already responding to this incident. The cowardly offenders responsible for this heinous crime will not go unpunished.

This incident, once again, demonstrates the dangers faced by our servicemen and women in the line of duty. I salute their heroism, courage and uncommon grit and patriotism.

As a nation, we must constantly remember and honour all those who have paid the ultimate price to keep our country safe, strong and united. The officers and men who died in Okuama community have joined the pantheon of great men and women who gave their all, with honour, in the service of our fatherland.

Members of our armed forces are at the heart and the core of our nationhood.
Any attack on them is a direct attack on our nation. We will not accept this wicked act.

The Defence Headquarters and Chief of Defence Staff have been granted full authority to bring to justice anybody found to have been responsible for this unconscionable crime against the Nigerian people.

My government will not relent until we achieve peace and tranquillity in every part of Nigeria.

May God continue to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria and keep the members of our armed forces safe.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu
President & Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
17th March, 2024

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Join us in congratulating the nine finalists who will be presenting live at the ATA Telehealth Innovators Challenge taking place during #ATA2022! Learn more about these virtual care visionaries and their solutions: https://t.co/7E8ji6twm7 #GoTelehealth

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Join us at the ATA2021 Annual Conference https://t.co/WM1n5hRwoi

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The NAOWA National President, Mrs Fati Attahiru, flags off initiative to build Wellness Centre to address mental, emotional, psychological needs of Military Personnel & their Dependents

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#COASconference2021 I am aware of logistics constraints affecting operations across the country and I am glad to inform you that the President, Commander in Chief has pledged to continue to support the Nigerian Army. ~ Lt Gen I Attahiru
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House Committee on Army visits Army Headquarters

COAS takes first jab of Covid-19 vaccine
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ATA helped lead a support letter signed by 225 organizations to our Congressional telehealth champions for HR 7663 which would extend access to telehealth services for Medicare patients after the PHE ends: https://t.co/XqgNif8SUC #ATApolicy #TelehealthIsHealth #TelehealthMoment