Governor Eno pledges project support for Nigerian Army at Ibagwa Barracks and urges army operations outpost to boost coastal security in Oron.
Uyo, Akwa Ibom – Akwa Ibom State Governor Pastor Umo Eno don assure Nigerian Army say State go support some project interventions at Wellington Bassey Barracks, 6 Battalion, Ibagwa, Abak LGA. Governor yan this when he receive Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen Olufemi Oluyede and his team for courtesy visit at Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Uyo.
Governor Eno talk say intervention dey necessary to provide better accommodation for Army personnel and motivate dem to continue to dey perform well. He add say Commissioner for Internal Security go inspect the barracks to identify areas wey State fit intervene.
The Governor also mention say similar support don already land 2 Brigade Cantonment, Mbiokporo, Nsit Ibom LGA, and assure continuous backing for Nigerian Army and other security agencies in the State.
Governor Eno urge Army authorities to establish operations outpost for Oron coastal areas to strengthen security. He talk: "We strongly believe military operations unit for Oron go greatly reinforce security arrangements for the State."
He appreciate Nigerian Army for collaboration with other security agencies which dey contribute to peace and stability in Akwa Ibom. Governor highlight efforts of Commander 2 Brigade, Brig. Gen. Alexander Tawasimi, and State security partnership as key to the success.
Lt. Gen. Oluyede, who dey on operational visit to 6 Division units, commend Governor Eno-led administration for support to Army and other security agencies. He note that the cooperation dey evident in the peace enjoyed across the State and reaffirm Akwa Ibom as one of Nigeria’s safest States.
Army entourage include Major Generals Emmanuel Emekah, Uwem Bassey, Akerejola Adeyinka, Adetokunbo Fayemibo, Garba, TB Ugiagbe, Brig. Gen. Alexander Tawasimi, Brig. Gen. Folu Shonibare, among others.
On hand to receive Army Chief were Deputy Governor Senator Akon Eyakenyi, SSG Prince Enobong Uwah, and other State Executive Council members.
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