FG Pledges Enhanced Security For Eastern Region
The Honourable Minister of Defence, His Excellency, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar CON, mni, has assured the people of the South-East of enhanced security measures, emphasizing that a secured environment is crucial for business growth and prosperity
The Honourable Minister of Defence, His Excellency, Mohammed Badaru in his operational visit to Enugu in the South-East, while addressing officers and personnel of the 82 Division/Joint task force south East Operation Udo ka under the General officer commanding, Major-General H.T Dada, appreciated their performance and urged them to intensify their efforts in combating insecurity in the region. Badaru also engaged with key stakeholders, including heads of security agencies, traditional rulers, students and other community leaders, to discuss collaborative strategies for addressing the current security challenges. Among other military platforms visited by the Minister was the Nigerian Airforce base Emene, Enugu.
According to the Minister of Defence,
“President Tinubu has directed me to engage with you all to find sustainable solutions to insecurity. Without security, there can be no peace or development,” Furthermore, he acknowledged the entrepreneurial spirit of the South-East populace, asserting that security and peace are essential for businesses to thrive. “We seek your candid suggestions and information on how we can practically enhance security and foster lasting peace in this region,” he added.
The Minister reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to eradicating all forms of insecurity in the South-East . He elucidated on the progress made by the Tinubu administration over the past year in combating insecurity across the nation, particularly in the region.
“There is a renewed determination to intensify our efforts against all forms of insecurity under President Tinubu’s leadership,” he declared.
In his remarks, Major General Hassan Dada, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division/ JointTask South East Operation Udo ka, announced that the Army is implementing robust strategies to ensure a safe and secure environment for the upcoming festive season. “Through the Joint Security Task Force in the South-East, code-named ‘Operation UDO KA’, we aim to create a secured atmosphere that facilitates the usual mass return for Christmas,” he stated.
Additionally, retired Major General John Nwoga emphasized the role of social media in exacerbating insecurity, noting that the circulation of old videos depicting criminal activities contributes to fear and panic within communities. “It is imperative for our people to collectively address the negative impact of misleading information and fake news proliferated through social media,” Nwoga urged.
Furthermore, the Minister visited Imo State in continuation of his operational tour of South-East on Friday 22nd November 2024. He addressed the troops at the FOB Okigwe, 211 Quick Response Group, Nigerian Airforce Owerri and Naval Base Oguta in Imo State. He expressed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s message to them and emphasised that they should improve on their successes.
The Honourable Minister also visited Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo state to extend his gratitude for all his support to the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army/ Joint Task force South East, Operation Udo ka.
According to Henshaw Ogubike, Director (Information and Public Relations of the Ministry of Defence, the Honourable Minister remains committed to fostering a secured and peaceful environment conducive to business and community development in the South-East. We are determined to end insecurity in Nigeria, he further noted.