By Chimezie Godfrey
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to supporting civil authorities.
He made this known while receiving Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, at the Army Headquarters, Abuja.
The development was disclosed in a statement by Colonel Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations.
According to Anele, the meeting focused on security collaboration and manpower development.
Shaibu commended the Ebonyi State Government for its sustained cooperation.
He said the Army Depot in the state would enhance training and operational effectiveness.
The COAS announced that recruit passing-out parades would be held in Abakaliki.
He urged residents to provide timely and credible intelligence.
Shaibu also encouraged youths to enlist in the Army.
Governor Nwifuru praised the Army’s role in maintaining peace.
He said Ebonyi has remained free from kidnapping and sit-at-home disruptions.
The governor appealed for the completion of the Army Reference Hospital.