Gov Eno Hosts Army Chief, Makes Case for Additional Battalion in Akwa Ibom [Photos]

Akwa Ibom Governor Seeks Additional Army Battalion Amid Security Concerns.

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has urged the Nigerian Army to establish an additional battalion in the coastal communities of the southern part of the state. He made this request during a courtesy visit from the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who is in the state for the 2024 Chief of Army Staff Conference.

Governor Eno emphasized the strategic importance of the state as a leading oil producer and the need for reinforced security measures. He praised the Army’s commitment to democracy and security, acknowledging the synergy between Army formations and other security agencies in the state.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Lagbaja, commended the state’s peaceful environment and infrastructural support for the 2 Brigade headquarters. He assured the continuous commitment of the Army to ensuring security and safety of citizens.

The conference, usually held in Abuja, is taking place in Akwa Ibom State as a show of force, but Lagbaja noted that the state’s hospitable ambience made it an ideal location for relaxation and discussion of national security concerns.

In a bid to bolster security in the region, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has requested the establishment of an additional Army battalion in the coastal communities of the southern part of the state. This call to action comes as the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, visits the state for the 2024 Chief of Army Staff Conference.

Governor Eno emphasized the state’s strategic importance as a leading oil producer, highlighting the need for reinforced security measures to protect critical infrastructure and citizens. He praised the Nigerian Army’s commitment to preserving democracy and security, acknowledging the effective synergy between Army formations and other security agencies in the state.

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Lagbaja, expressed his appreciation for the state’s support, citing the infrastructural and logistic assistance provided to the 2 Brigade headquarters. He assured the governor of the Army’s continuous commitment to ensuring the security and safety of citizens.

Notably, the conference, typically held in Abuja, is taking place in Akwa Ibom State, marking a departure from the usual tradition of hosting the event in troubled spots as a show of force. Instead, the state’s peaceful environment and hospitality made it an ideal location for the Army to relax and engage in meaningful discussions on national security concerns.

As the conference unfolds, stakeholders are optimistic that the collaboration between the Nigerian Army and the Akwa Ibom State Government will yield positive outcomes, enhancing security and stability in the region.

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