By Patrick Idowu
In a bid to bridge the healthcare gap in underserved areas, the National Association of Seadogs (NAS), Pyrates Confraternity (Sahara Deck), organized a free medical outreach in Dakibiu community, Jabi, Abuja.
The initiative provided hundreds of residents with medical checkups, consultations, and essential medications at no cost.
Speaking at the event, NAS Sahara Deck President, Chike Onyia, emphasized the urgent need for accessible healthcare in the community.
“We understand the challenges faced by Dakibiu residents. There are no health facilities here, so we stepped in to help ease that burden and promote better health,” he stated.
Onyia also urged the government to establish permanent healthcare centers and infrastructure to improve the quality of life in the area.
Dakibiu’s chief, Yakubu Lamish, lauded NAS for the intervention, noting that the outreach provided critical medical services to those who would otherwise struggle to access care.
Beneficiaries also expressed gratitude, with Mrs. Joy Akor calling the initiative a “lifesaver.” “I got free consultation and medicine today, and I’m truly grateful,” she said.
Sahara Deck’s medical focal person, Afahaene Nimekung, reaffirmed the association’s commitment to supporting healthcare delivery in rural and suburban communities. “Many Nigerians face significant challenges in accessing quality healthcare.
“This outreach is our way of alleviating some of those burdens while drawing attention to the community’s needs,” he remarked.
The NAS medical outreach underscores the importance of collective efforts in improving public health.
With more initiatives like this, the goal of universal healthcare access in Nigeria moves one step closer to reality.
