Army Chief commissions projects in Sokoto State
By Ismail Umar, Sokoto
Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has commissioned multiple civil military projects in Sokoto State.
According to the Army Chief, the Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) projects executed by the Nigerian Army across the country is part of the Army’s non-kinetic approach in combating security challenges in the country.
The COAS who was represented by the General Officer Commanding 8 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Godwin Mutkut noted that Sokoto State has enjoyed peaceful co-existence despite the activities of bandits and other criminal elements in the North West geopolitical zone
This he attributed to the cordial relationship between the Nigerian Army and people of the State.
He further stated that the people’s support to the Nigerian Army has contributed to successful operations within Sokoto State.
The Army Chief therefore, implore the general public to keep faith with the Nigerian Army, while re-affirming the Army’s commitment to discharge its constitutional responsibilities of ensuring peace and security through kinetic and non-kinetic operations.
Earlier, the Project Email, Major General Maikano Abdullahi, thanked the Chief of Army Staff for approving and funding the intervention projects which he said would go a long way in mitigating the welfare challenges faced by his people.
Similarly, in his remarks, the Chief of Civil-Military Affairs, Major General Nosakhare Ugbo, stated that the Nigerian Army has executed projects that enhanced the overall welfare of the people.
He said the projects are also meant to appreciate the support and cooperation the Nigerian Army has continued to enjoy from citizens across the country.
He further noted that the projects executed by the Nigerian Army across the country include: construction and rehabilitation of hospitals, schools, community town halls, provision of ICT facilities, sinking of boreholes and road construction among others.
The projects that were commissioned include; motorised borehole, rehabilitated basketball court and health centre and solar powered street lights. Palliatives, drugs and cash gifts were also distributed to some members of the communities.
