Firm gives free medical care to Edo community

AN oil-servicing firm in Edo State, Network Oil and Gas Company, has given free medical care to over 1,000 residents of Ologbo community and its environs. The company’s Head of Human Resources and Administration, Fuso Akinloju-ojo, facilitated the gesture yesterday in Ikpoba Okha Local Council.

He pledged the firm’s commitment to fulfilling its corporate social responsibilities to the host communities, adding that the seven-day free medicare includes awareness, screening, eye test, HIV, dental education and consultancy. Beneficiaries were given drugs and medical glasses.

Addressing newsmen, Akinloju-ojo said the company decided to carry out the exercise to confront the health challenges facing the people of the area.

Secretary of the community, Friday Osazuwa, expressed appreciation to the firm and pledged to provide enabling environment for it to carry out its duties.