Without submitting requests to him, Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on many occasions, offered logistics and other support to the Nigerian Army, to enhance the fight against Boko Haram, the acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General A.A. Eyitayo, revealed on Sunday.
The General spoke during Zulum’s visit to headquarters of the 7th Division in Maiduguri for a social gathering organised by the army to celebrate the acting GOC’s recent promotion to the rank of a Major General.
“Severally without being prompted, you (Governor Zulum) come to our aide to support us (the army) even logistics wise. Through your persistence and unrelenting cooperation and assistance, you (Governor Zulum) have one way or the other, turned the spirit of the soldiers into fighting machines” Eyitayo said.
The GOC requested Governor Zulum to convey the gratitude of his officers to President Muhammadu Buhari and the Chief of Army Staff for identifying and promoting deserving soldiers involved in the fight against Boko Haram, which he indicated, was highly encouraging.
Governor Zulum congratulated the acting GOC and other recently promoted military officers, saying the people of Borno share the good moment and are happy with it
Zulum said officers and personnel of the military and other security establishment deserve to be supported and encouraged.
The Governor credited his administration’s numerous efforts to the peace-building role of the military, which he said, has led to the safe resettlement of about 18 communities across Borno.
Zulum said with continued peace-building, more communities will be safely resettled, while some major roads, such as Maiduguri-Damboa road, would be opened.
Zulum was accompanied to the function by commissioners of Agriculture, Engr Bukar Talba, and sports and youths empowerment. Sainna Buba, and that of transport Abubakar Tijjani.
Source:- Daily Trust
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