As part of efforts to enhance civil-military relations, the Armed Forces often carry out free medical rhapsodies in their host communities. Chiemelie Ezeobi reports that recently, the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army carried out such free medical outreaches in Ijebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State and Ajah- Ilaje Community in Lagos
For the military, they would often want the society to understand that they are more than their guns and that’s why they are often engaged in community services to the respective communities in their Areas of Responsibility (AOR).
While some might see such moves as corporate social responsibility (CSR), the underlying factor is that it helps to enhance Civil-Military Relations (CMR). In essence, what this does is to strengthen the ties binding the military and civil populace.