{"id":14168,"date":"2025-09-17T08:54:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T08:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=14168"},"modified":"2025-09-17T08:54:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T08:54:06","slug":"nigerian-medical-association-trains-8-division-troops-in-life-saving-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/psmnigeria.org\/?p=14168","title":{"rendered":"Nigerian Medical Association Trains 8 Division Troops in Life-Saving Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), under the leadership of President Dr. Farouk Kabir Umar, launched its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) with a vital community outreach program, providing Basic Life Support (BLS) training to over 100 personnel of the 8 Division Nigerian Army at Giginya Barracks, Sokoto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hands-on, intensive training took place on the opening day of the AGM and aimed to equip soldiers with critical life-saving techniques. This initiative significantly enhances the troops\u2019 ability to respond effectively to medical emergencies both in operational theaters and within the communities they serve. The program reflects the NMA\u2019s ongoing commitment to forging strategic partnerships that promote health, safety, and resilience nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, represented by Brigadier General Moses Ikobah, Commander of the 78 Supply and Transport Brigade, praised the NMA\u2019s impactful contribution. He described the training as \u201ca game-changer for our troops\u2019 emergency response capabilities,\u201d adding, \u201cIt will strengthen life-saving skills within our ranks and in the communities we protect. We are deeply grateful to the NMA for their expertise and generosity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his remarks, Dr. Farouk Kabir Umar reaffirmed the NMA\u2019s commitment to supporting Nigeria\u2019s armed forces. \u201cWe are honored to partner with the 8 Division on this life-saving initiative,\u201d he said. \u201cProviding our soldiers with these essential skills is an investment in the health and security of our nation. 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