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Tor Vande-Acka
MAKURDI – Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has described the decision of the Federal Government (FG), to establish the 5 Division of the Nigerian Army, headquarters in Makurdi, as a commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture.
In a statement made available to INDEPENDENT in Makurdi on Thursday, Sir Tersoo Kula, Chief Press Secretary (CPS), to the governor, noted that the move by the presidency, aimed at addressing security challenges confronting the nation is timely.
Governor Alia, further stated that the development would enhance military operations through improved command and control, well as enable faster responses to security threats and protection of lives and property across the North Central states.
While Governor Alia hailed Tinubu, for approving the establishment of the Army Division in Makurdi, he expressed confidence that the Division would reinforce ongoing efforts by his administration to combat criminality and protect farming communities among other issues aimed at tackling insecurity.
He explained that “Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia, expresses profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for approving the establishment of the Nigerian Army’s 5 Division Headquarters in Makurdi, as part of the expansion of the Army’s operational structure from 8 to 12 Divisions nationwide.
”He describes the decision as a timely intervention that demonstrates President Tinubu’s unwavering commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture and addressing the security challenges confronting the country.
”The Governor notes that the establishment of the Makurdi Division, with a focus on Benue, Nasarawa and Kogi, will significantly enhance military operations through improved command and control, faster response to security threats and stronger protection of lives and property across the North Central States.
”He (Alia) expresses confidence that the new Division will reinforce ongoing efforts by his administration to combat criminality, protect farming communities and restore lasting peace to affected areas of the state that have continued to endure security challenges.”
Governor Alia further commended President Tinubu, for approving the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel into the Nigerian Army and for sustaining investments in military equipment, troop welfare and operational readiness.
He stressed that such measures reflect the President’s determination to build a well equipped and highly motivated Armed Forces capable of safeguarding Nigeria’s sovereignty and ensuring the security of all citizens.
Governor Alia, also assured that his administration is committed to working closely with the federal government and all security agencies to achieve lasting peace, security and sustainable development in Benue state.
