The Locust Army International Church has organized its inaugural free medical outreach in Umuchu, Aguata Local Government Area, aimed at improving the health of less privileged individuals in the community.
Elder Martin Nwogoh, speaking to ABS during the event, highlighted the church’s long-standing commitment to social welfare. Established in 1996 in Kano State by Reverend Chris Christian, an Umuchu native, the church began holding national conventions in Umuchu in 2000. In 2014, it launched a welfare outreach to support widows, widowers, and the needy with food and household items. Last year, the initiative expanded to include free medical services to address health challenges among indigent populations.
Elder Nwogoh revealed that the outreach team included over 15 doctors, 30 nurses, pharmacists, and laboratory scientists. He pledged the church’s commitment to sustaining the program for the benefit of humanity.
Dr. Ngozi Nzekwe, head of the medical team, stated that the outreach complements government efforts by ensuring healthier living conditions for the underserved. She noted that beneficiaries received free medications, eyeglasses, and walking aids as part of the initiative.
Medical Laboratory Scientist Edward Oku reported that the outreach uncovered common ailments such as malaria and a rising prevalence of high blood sugar levels. To address this, participants underwent routine checks for vital signs, including blood sugar tests.
Beneficiaries, including Mr. Bennett Abiedi and Mrs. Blessing Ezeanochie, expressed gratitude after receiving walking aids at no cost. They lauded the church’s efforts and prayed for divine blessings for their benefactors, echoing the church’s core belief in “life in immortality.”
