The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma has showered Encomiums on the troops of the Nigerian Army, expressing appreciation for their operational efforts in mitigating threats to national security.
Senator Uzodinma gave the commendation when the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja paid him a courtesy visit at the Imo state Government House, as part of an operational tour of 34 Artillery Brigade, Obinze Barracks in Owerri, the Imo State capital on Thursday 11 January 2024.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Director Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu in which the Governor pointed out that his administration witnessed the troops fight tirelessly in synergy with other services, security agencies to restore peace and stability in Imo and neighbouring states.
He said the synergy between the military and other security agencies under the auspices of the Joint Task Force South East Operation UDOKA provided a secure and enabling environment for the peaceful conduct of the recently concluded elections in the state.
Governor Uzodinma urged the troops to sustain the effort, while pledging that the state will continue to support them and encourage peace for socio-economic growth of the state, the South East and Nigeria in general.
He also enjoined the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to intensify their effort in the North East and North West Nigeria to restore peace and tranquility in the troubled regions
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja reiterated that he was in the 82 Division area of responsibility to interact with the troops, obtain first hand information on their well-being and state of infrastructue, as well as evaluate ongoing operations.
He pointed out that Imo State and the South East in general have been salvaged from the aura of apprehension and insecurity that previously pervaded the region.
He extolled the good people and Government of Imo and other South Eastern states for their cooperation and support for the Nigerian Army (NA) sister services and other security agencies, stressing that the whole of society approach will be a formidable antidote to the security situation in the South East.
General Lagbaja also addressed troops of 34 Artillery Brigade, charging them to not allow themselves to be distracted or derailed from the constitutional objective of the Nigerian Army.
The Army Chief assured them that their working and living conditions will continue to top the agenda of his Command.
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