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LT. General Tukur Buratai, chief of army staff, has assured the Governor of Abia State that the military in Nigeria will continue to patronise made-in-Aba products, 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.
According to him, the military has directed their suppliers to focus on made in Nigeria products, 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.
He emphasised 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. He added that the security of law abiding Nigerians is the primary concern of the army.
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 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 also urged Nigerians to respect one another regardless of the position they find themselves.
The high point of the courtesy visit was the governor’s donation of two new Hilux vehicles to Buratai. Buratai later handed over the vehicles to Brig. Gen. Lawrence Fejokwu of the 14 brigade barrack at Ohafia, Abia State. Brigadier General Fejokwu assured that the vehicles will be used for the benefit of good people of Abia.
— Dec 19, 2016 @ 01:00 GMT
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