The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commended the Nasarawa State Government for supporting newly established Nigerian Army formations and units, saying the collaboration will strengthen operational readiness and improve responses to security threats.
Shaibu gave the commendation on Friday during a courtesy visit to Governor Abdullahi Sule at Government House, Lafia, as part of his operational assessment tour and activities surrounding the graduation of a Special Forces battalion at the Nigerian Army Special Forces School, Doma.
The visit provided an opportunity for the army chief to assess the operational readiness and administrative arrangements of the newly established formations and units in the state.
He expressed appreciation to the governor and the people of Nasarawa for providing the facilities and conducive environment required for the effective take-off and operations of the formations.
The COAS noted that the Nigerian Army’s expansion from eight to 12 divisions required stronger operational capabilities, improved troop deployment and closer collaboration with state governments and other security stakeholders.
He said Nasarawa’s hosting of several army formations and units, including the Nigerian Army Special Forces School, would help strengthen security coverage, improve responses to emerging threats and promote peace and stability across the North-Central region.
Shaibu stressed the importance of cooperation between the military and state governments in achieving national security objectives, particularly as the army expands its operational presence across the country.
In his response, Sule thanked the Chief of Army Staff for establishing the formations in the state, describing the development as strategic to improving security and creating a more favourable environment for economic and social activities.
The governor assured the Nigerian Army and other security agencies of his administration’s continued support and cooperation to sustain peace and enable the formations to discharge their constitutional responsibilities effectively.
The statement was issued on Friday by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele.
