The Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has assured the Nigerian Army, that the State will undertake some interventions at the Wellington Bassey Barracks of Nigeria Army’s 6 Battalion in Ibagwa, Abak Local Government Area.
Governor Eno said the intervention is to ensure the provision of good accommodation for military personnel in the State and to motivate them.
The Governor who stated thie when he received the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Uyo, explained that it is also in furtherance of his administration’s commitment to deepening collaboration with the Nigerian Army.
“We have noted the need for us to intervene at the Ibagwa baracks.The Commissioner for Internal Security will pay a visit to see the areas we can intervene in, so that we can continue to have good accomodation for our people,” he said.
The Governor noted that the State had made some interventions at the 2 Brigade cantonment located in Mbiokporo, Nsit Ibom Local Government Area, and assured of continuous support to the Army and other security agencies in the State.
Governor Eno implored the Army authorities to establish an army operations outpost to beef up security in the coastal area of Oron and the environs.
“Arising from our reminders, you have graciously agreed to grant us a military operations outpost at Oron coastal areas. We critically need this intervention to beef up security in that axis.
“So, we strongly believe that having the military operations unit there would considerably help reinforce our security arrangements in the State,” he noted.
Governor Eno appreciated the Nigerian Army for collaborating and synergizing with other security agencies which, according to him, has resulted in the peace and security enjoyed in the State.
“We want to really appreciate the Nigerian Army for the laudable work they do, particularly for the collaboration that exists between the Nigerian Army in Akwa Ibom State under the leadership of the Commander, 2 Brigade, Brigadier General Alexander Tawasimi, and our State,” he said.
Earlier, Lieutenant General Oluyede said he was in the State on an operational visit to units and formations under the 6 Division Nigerian Army, and decided to pay homage to the Governor and people of the State.
The Army Chief said the support received by security agencies is evident in the peace and security experienced across the State, and reaffirmed that Akwa Ibom remains one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria.
