By Isaac Ukpoju
Nasarawa State Government on
Tuesday, donated N200 million to the Nigerian Army to facilitate the
construction of its barracks in Doma Local Government Area of the state.
Gov. Umaru
Al-Makura announced the donation when he received the Chief of Army Staff,
Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, who paid him a courtesy visit in Lafia.
He said the
donation was to encourage the army and fast-track works on the ongoing
construction of Doma Army Barracks which began about two years ago.
“This has
become very necessary, especially at this point in time where the military is
making efforts to provide security facilities that will network the
hinterlands,’’ he said.
Al-Makura
commended the army for the prompt response at providing security in the region,
especially with the launch of operation “Cat Race” in the North-central zone of
the country.
He expressed
optimism that the operation would bring an end to the incessant skirmishes in
the zone.
The governor
also that the state government would give the military all necessary supports
to ensure the success of the operation.
The Chief of
Army Staff thanked the governor for the donation, saying it was a confirmation
of Al-Makura’s desire to fully support the army in providing security within
the state.
He recalled
that Al-Makura had at the commencement of the project donated N100 million.
Buratai gave
assurances that the money would be judiciously used for the purpose it was
meant for, pledging that, “every kobo of this money will be accounted for’’.
He said the
Nigerian Army Engineers Corps were working assiduously on the project to enhance
the comfort of the troops to be deployed to the area to provide security.
Buratai said
the ‘Operation Cat Race’ launched in Benue on Tuesday was a training exercise,
designed to test officers and soldiers to address internal security challenges.
“We want our
officers and soldiers to understand the dynamics involved in curtailing
internal security challenges in support of the civil authority.
“This
exercise is not targeted at any particular group or individuals but rather, to
stabilise the situation and restore peace for the displaced persons to return
to their homes,’’ Buratai said.
He said the
military would also inaugurate a clinic at Nasarawa Eggon, to help solidify the
military/civil relations and assuage the fear of the people regarding military
operations. (NAN)
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