18/10/2025
CORPS DR. AKREJAH ISRAEL COMMENDED FOR FREE MEDICAL OUTREACH IN OBUNAGHA COMMUNITY
Dr. Akerejah Idowu Israel with state code BY/24C/0588 has received widespread praise for his initiative to promote community health through a free medical outreach in Obunagha Community, Bayelsa State. The event took place on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Community Primary Health Center, and was attended by various community leaders and officials.
The State Coordinator, NYSC Bayelsa State, Mrs Okpalifo Obiageli Charity who was represented by the Head of Community Development Service (CDS), Mrs. Ifekudu Kossy, lauded Dr. Israel for his consistent dedication to community development. She highlighted his efforts, which include personal projects such as free medical outreach programs and donations of mattresses, water tank, and plastic chairs to corps members at the Okolobiri Corps Lodge. Mrs. Kossy emphasized that Dr. Israel’s initiatives exemplify the true spirit of the NYSC and significantly contribute to the progress of Bayelsa State.
In a goodwill message, Hon. Dr. Wisdom Poyeri, the Executive Assistant to the Bayelsa State Governor on NYSC matters, commended Dr. Israel for his noble efforts. He encouraged community members to continue supporting corps members, noting that a supportive environment enhances their ability to serve effectively.
The event also received commendations from traditional rulers. Mr. Perempbowei Yeseboh Ibolo, the paramount ruler of Obunagha Community, represented by Senior Apostle Akunama W.D.J, described Dr. Israel’s initiative as inspiring and impactful. Similarly, Engr. Sukruowei J. Doubate, the traditional ruler of Okolobiri Community, remarked that he had not witnessed such a meaningful outreach since assuming office over a year ago. He urged other corps members to emulate Dr. Israel’s example.
Expressing his gratitude, Dr. Israel acknowledged the support from NYSC officials, medical teams, community leaders, and fellow corps members. He shared his joy in giving back to society and urged other corps members to remain committed to their goals, stating, “No goal is impossible when the mind is determined.”
The outreach also featured health education by Dr. Peter Nwakile, Head of Department of Community Medicine at Niger Delta University Teaching Hospital, Okolobiri. He educated the community on the causes, symptoms, and prevention of malaria and other common illnesses, emphasizing the importance of testing before treatment, immunization, and hygiene.
Mrs. Ipatolo Okpotunimibofa, Head of the Obunagha Primary Health Center, expressed heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Israel for his dedication and goodwill. She also requested more corps members to be posted to the facility to sustain such health initiatives.
The event offered a range of health services, including free medical consultations, medications, blood pressure checks, BMI assessments, eye tests with free glasses, malaria tests, HIV testing, counseling, and distribution of insecticide-treated nets against malaria. All these services were made possible through Dr. Israel’s initiative which benefitted men, women, youths, and children from the Gbarain Clan, including residents of Obunagha, Okolobiri, and other communities within the Gbarain Kingdom.
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