The Nigerian Army has announced that nearly 300 special intervention projects across the six geopolitical zones are bolstering its non-kinetic strategies to address the country’s complex security challenges.
This was disclosed by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, during the inauguration of two classroom blocks at Lutheran Primary School, Nung Udoe, Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State.
Lieutenant General Lagbaja emphasized the significance of these projects, executed by Major General Solomon Udounwa (retired) from the area, as part of the COAS special intervention initiatives honoring retired Army generals.
“These efforts have markedly enhanced our non-kinetic approach to tackling Nigeria’s multifaceted security issues.
Our experiences have been overwhelmingly positive and encouraging,” Lagbaja stated.
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He expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for his strategic guidance and support to the Nigerian Army, and called on the people of Akwa Ibom State to continue providing timely and valuable information to security agencies to combat crime effectively.
Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, who also attended the event, highlighted the significance of these projects in strengthening civil-military relations and promoting community development.
Musa urged all Nigerians to unite against the nation’s adversaries, emphasizing the importance of collective effort in overcoming security challenges.
“Nigeria is facing challenging times, and unity is essential to defeat the enemies of the state.
We must work together as one people, as one nation,” Musa said.
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, represented by the Commissioner of Internal Security and Waterways, Major General Okoko Essien (retired), noted that the inauguration of the rehabilitated classroom blocks aligns with his administration’s compassionate initiatives.
Governor Eno mentioned that his government’s programs include the construction of model primary schools, health centers, and homes for the less privileged.
