Governor of Ebonyi State, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has described the establishment of the Nigerian Army Depot in Amasiri-Eda as a strategic national asset and reinforcement to the national security architecture in the South East.
He made the comment on Tuesday when he hosted the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, his wife, and senior military officers, to a state banquet in Abakaliki.
The occasion underscored the enduring partnership between the state government and the Nigerian Army in advancing national security, peace, and sustainable development.
In a statement by Army spokesperson, Col. Appolonia Anele, Governor Nwifuru expressed gratitude to the Nigerian Army for its steadfast sacrifices in safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity and maintaining peace throughout the country.
Nwifuru described the establishment of the depot “as a strategic national asset that will not only strengthen the Army’s operational readiness but also reinforce the security architecture in the South-East, while assuring the Army of the state’s continued support.”
The COAS, in his remarks, thanked the state government and the people of the state for their commitment to establishing the Nigerian Army Depot, Amasiri-Edda.
He noted that the institution would enhance manpower development, improve training standards and strengthen the Nigerian Army’s capacity to effectively respond to emerging security threats in line with its constitutional responsibilities.
Lt-Gen. Shaibu reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to sustaining both kinetic and non-kinetic operations through intelligence-driven engagements, robust civil-military cooperation, and enhanced collaboration with other security agencies and local communities.
He emphasised that enduring security can only be achieved through collective action and mutual trust between the military and the citizens.
