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Nigerian Army Free Vaccination And Avoidable Uproar In Anambra State by olabisimichael: 9:33pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
It is important that people understand that military is not always about gun blazing and show of force. The military the world over is imbued with the part that engages in military humanitarian assistance for people. Military is not only about battlefield. Military globally are known as humanitarians and First Responders in crisis situation The Nigerian Army medical intervention in Anambra state is another unfortunate yet avoidable crisis if the army high command had observed basic communication model of involving opinion leaders in the designated communities and schools! . It is called Two-Step flow in development parlance! This is the use of Key Opinion Leaders (KOL), originated from the studies of influence in the 1940s by communication theorist, who was cynical about how much the mass media directly shaped the public’s views. He and his students established that, in some areas, people changed their views and preferences more because of trusted figures in their community or their networks or in trusted opinion personalities more than the forces of mass media advertising which can be deceptive and embellishment of values! No doubt, the Nigerian Army vaccination/medical outreach would not have generated the uproar that dogged it had the basic communication model of getting key opinion leaders involved, prep them on the sincerity of the advocacy and create a favorable communication outpost for the communities who hitherto have unfriendly perception about anything in Army Uniform! I will not blame ignorance on the part of the parents, schools and communities neither will I blame the parents that took their children/wards and prevented them from being vaccinated! I will blame the military for not doing a professional job of engaging the community and earning their trust before extending medical assistance to these communities!
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Re: Nigerian Army Free Vaccination And Avoidable Uproar In Anambra State by Kazim88: 9:57pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
olabisimichael: South East "Key Opinion Leader" is IPOB and Nnamdi Kanu. Nigeria Army attack on IPOB and Kanu that command millions of followers from the region is nothing but dumb. Nigeria Army, Nigeria government and Nigeria as a country have lost every legitimacy, credibility and trust in the heart and mind of South East and Part of South South especially Portharcort. both home and abroad. And Buhari and his co night walkers dont care because he erroneously assume that their heart and support for the country is not important ... What happen today is just a sample of posibility... Buhari had once again tru that attack raised Kanu status to gods level... some one that was willing to lose everything for his people .. someone that was willing to sacrifice his life for the masses 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Army Free Vaccination And Avoidable Uproar In Anambra State by ceaz4r(m): 9:59pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
olabisimichael: Yeah yeah.. they can start from the north. We don't need them here in the East. OP, if you so care for the inoculation, you can invite them to your community. Suddenly, The Federal Government now has a project/Program for the South East. There is now fund for such, but there will be no fund for the Second Niger Bridge or for the Eastern Rail Line. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Army Free Vaccination And Avoidable Uproar In Anambra State by fulaniHERDSman(m): 10:15pm On Oct 11, 2017 |
God pls make Jubrin sleep to infinity |
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