The
dignity and respect hitherto enjoyed by the Nigerian Army but eroded
due to negligence in the recent past has been restored by the
administration of Muhammadu Buhari and the leadership of the Chief of
Army Staff, Lt. Gen Yusuf Tukur Buratai, Sokoto State Governor, Aminu
Waziri Tambuwal, has said.
Speaking in Sokoto Sunday when he received Buratai at the
Government, Tambuwal commended the military authorities for their giant
strides in restoring peace to parts of the country suffering from
insecurity.
He said the most visible impact made by the present leadership can be
seen in the area of manpower development and provision of necessary
equipment to the Army.
The Governor acknowledged the cordial working relationship between
the people and government of Sokoto with the Nigerian Army’s 1st
Mechanized Brigade resident in Sokoto, saying such efforts has made the
state one of the most peaceful in the federation.
“The Army and other security agencies in the state are doing much to
maintain peace and security in the state. We will do our best to
maintain it,” he said.
Tambuwal also appreciated the effort of Nigerian Amy to establish
command secondary schools in the state, saying that government has
already provided two secondary schools to army for take off of academic
activities.
In his remarks, Buratai said due to the increasing needs of
professionalism in the Army and the need to enhance security in the
zone, a new Division will be established in Sokoto.
He said the relationship between the army and Sokoto residents has
been cordial, and that the security situation in the state is quite
impressive and hoped that, the relationship will continue.
The COAS said he was in Sokoto to condole the Governor and the entire people of the state over the death of late Sultan Ibrahim Dasuki who passed away recently.
The COAS said he was in Sokoto to condole the Governor and the entire people of the state over the death of late Sultan Ibrahim Dasuki who passed away recently.
He described Dasuki as true nationalist who contributed immensely to the development of the nation.
“His contributions will always be remembered. I pray to Allah to forgive the deceased and grant him aljannat fidausi (paradise), he added.
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