Akwa-Ibom Gov reiterates support for Nigerian Army
Akwa-Ibom Gov reiterates support for Nigerian Army
Akwa-Ibom Gov reiterates support for Nigerian Army
The Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno has restated his continuous support to the Nigerian Army (NA) for its sacrifices in the face of difficult security difficulties and in maintaining Akwa Ibom’s tranquilly.
Governor Eno made this statement while receiving a courtesy call from Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), at the Government House in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
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Governor Eno continued by pointing out that the Nigerian Army’s troops, working in unison with other security agencies, had maintained calm in Akwa Ibom, creating a favourable climate for socioeconomic growth.
The Governor pointed out the State Government and the good people of Akwa Ibom have over the years cultivated a robust and cordial relationship with the Army and other security agencies, maintaining, that this accounts for for the creation of the Ministry of Internal Security and Waterways to enable the state government effectively and proactively partner the security forces and agencies for meaningful security in the state.
He disclosed that the state has procured 14 patrol boats for patrolling the coastal areas of the state to tackle the menace of piracy and kidnapping.
Stating the purpose of his visit, the COAS reiterated, that he is on a working tour of formations and units of the NA to assess their state of readiness, revealing that he was in Akwa Ibom to inspect Headquarters 2 Brigade and to inaugurate a Civil-Military project initiated by one of their sons , Major General Uwem Bassey.
The Governor provided the Brigade and the 6 Battalion, Abak, with a previously unheard-of amount of support in order to increase their operational performance, and the Army Chief thanked him for it.
The army, according to General Lagbaja, is for all Nigerians and should be regarded as such.
He proclaimed that the Nigerian Army is the people’s Army.
He gave the Governor his assurance that the formations and units working in the state would be responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for economic growth and development in the state and throughout the country.
Akwa-Ibom Gov reiterates support for Nigerian Army
