The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru has assured the people of the South-East of enhanced security measures, emphasizing that a secure environment is crucial for business growth and prosperity.
He stated this during his operational visit to Enugu in the South-East where he addressed officers and personnel of the 82 Division/Joint task force south East Operation Udoka under the General officer commanding, Major-General Hassan Dada.
A statement by the Director of Information and Public Relations Ministry of Defence, Henshaw Ogubike said the Minister appreciated their performance while urging them to intensify their efforts in combating insecurity in the region.
He also engaged key stakeholders, including heads of security agencies, traditional rulers, students, and other community leaders, to discuss collaborative strategies for addressing the current security challenges. Other military platforms visited by the Minister included the Nigerian Airforce base Emene, Enugu.
“President Tinubu has directed me to engage with you all to find sustainable solutions to insecurity. Without security, there can be no peace or development,” Badaru stated.
He acknowledged the entrepreneurial spirit of the South-East populace, asserting that security and peace are essential for businesses to thrive. “We seek your candid suggestions and information on how we can practically enhance security and foster lasting peace in this region,” he added.
The Minister reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to eradicating all forms of insecurity in the South-East . He elucidated on the progress made by the Tinubu administration over the past year in combating insecurity across the nation, particularly in these region.
“There is a renewed determination to intensify our efforts against all forms of insecurity under President Tinubu’s leadership,” he declared.
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division/ JointTask south East Operation Udoka, Major General Hassan Dada, said that the Army is implementing robust strategies to ensure a safe and secure environment for the upcoming festive season.
“Through the Joint Security Task Force in the South-East, code-named ‘Operation UDO KA’, we aim to create a secure atmosphere that facilitates the usual mass return for Christmas,” he stated.
Also speaking, retired Major General John Nwoga emphasized the role of social media in exacerbating insecurity, noting that the circulation of old videos depicting criminal activities contributes to fear and panic within communities. “It is imperative for our people to collectively address the negative impact of misleading information and fake news proliferated through social media,” Nwoga urged.
The Minister also visited Imo State in continuation of his operational tour of southEast on Friday 22nd November 2024 where he addressed the troops at the Forward Operating Base Okigwe, 211 Quick Response Group, Nigerian Airforce owerri and Naval Base Oguta in Imo State. He expressed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s message to improve on their successes.
He also paid a courtesy visit to Governor Hope Uzodimma of imo state to extend his gratitude to the Governor for all his support to the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army/ Joint Task force south East, Operation udo ka saying “All the officers and men appreciates you.”
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