Tukur Buratai, Nigeria’s army chief, has
assured the governor of Abia State that the Nigerian army will continue
to patronise made-in-Aba materials, including uniforms and boots.
General Buratai gave the assurance when
he led a delegation of high ranking military officers on a courtesy
visit to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu at the Government House, Umuahia on
Thursday, December 8, 2016.
According to him, the military has
directed their suppliers to emphasize on made in Nigeria, stressing that
the patronage was motivated by the governor’s letter he received months
ago.
He thanked the governor for the excellent relationship existing between the Army and the good people of Abia State.
The army boss said that he is in Abia to
assess the progress of the “Operation Python Dance” which the military
launched to mark her end of the year training activities.
He also assured his host and the people
of Abia State that “Operation Python Dance” is a peaceful engagement
that builds synergy between the army and other security agencies.
The army chief emphasized that the army
is not out to intimidate or harass anybody, stressing that Nigerian army
and other security services belong to the Nigerian people, and promised
that the army will not intimidate law abiding citizen, adding that
the security of law abiding Nigerians is the primary concern of the
army.
General Buratai who is visiting the
state for the first time since his appointment stated that the Nigerian
Army has succeeded in maintaining peace in the country as well as
defending Nigerian territories against external aggression.
Responding, Governor Ikpeazu thanked the
military for their support to his administration’s push to boost
patronage of made in Aba products. He observed that the Leadership of
the Army under Lt General Buratai, has performed well in internal
security operations, especially in the volatile north east region of the
country.
Governor Ikpeazu also told his guest
that he believes his visit to Abia will further boost the morale of
soldiers and other residents of Abia state. He further cautioned
Nigerians to respect one another regardless of the position they find
themselves.
The high point of the courtesy visit was
the donation of 2 new Hilux vehicles to the military chief by the
governor, which was eventually handed over to Brig. Gen. Lawrence
Fejokwu of the 14 Brigade Barrack at Ohafia, Abia State byGen. Buratai.
Brigadier General Fejokwu assured that the vehicles will be utilized for the benefit of good people of Abia.
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