On Wednesday, soldiers from the 35 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Alamala, actively conducted an environmental sanitation exercise at Lafenwa market in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State. This initiative was a crucial part of commemorating the 2024 Nigerian Army Day celebration.
Throughout the market, soldiers diligently swept and cleared drainages, aiming to curb the spread of cholera. Brigadier General Mohammed Aminu, Commander of the 35 Artillery Brigade, emphasized to journalists that the exercise played a pivotal role in preventing the escalation of the cholera outbreak.
Aminu, represented by Garrison Commander Colonel Legborsi Nule, emphasized that the gesture aimed to support the local community and contribute to society.
He highlighted that military personnel are integral community members actively contributing to the country’s development.
He explained that the outbreak of cholera was also considered before deciding to clean the market areas.
“Because of the outbreak of cholera, we decided to clean the environment, this is a market, and all of us shop from here so there is no better place that should be kept clean than a place where you are buying your foodstuffs.
“It is a yearly event that takes place across the country and we use this period as a day to carry out activities like this in support of our host environment.
“We decided to come to the market, we have been passing here and we found out that the market was dirty by the day so we decided to clean it to help the civil authority and our host community.
“And to let them know basically that we in the military are part of the society, we are part of the community.
“Whatever that has to do with the development of the country, it is also our responsibility as citizens of this country.”
