“Cross River needs increased military presence” – Governor Otu
Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has called for increased military presence across the state.
On Monday, he called on members of Study Group 4, Advanced Course 46, Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, Kaduna State, Nigeria, who were visiting his office on a courtesy call.
Mr Otu said: “Cross River State needs more military and technical support, given that the state is surrounded by other African countries and has one of the longest coastlines in the country. Demand has become essential.
“We share the longest border on land, air and sea. So you can imagine.
He noted that increasing military presence in Cross River would curb skirmishes along the state border.
Governor Otu expressed delight that the Armed Forces Command and Staff College selected Cross River State as one of its study tour states, stressing the need for better synergies to strengthen the security framework of the state. did.
“Some areas of our state are like battle lines and there are only about four military formations in Cross River,” he said.
Mr. Otu commended the immense contribution of the Nigerian Armed Forces to national security, stability and protection of the territorial integrity of the nation.
He appealed to Nigerians to be proud of their armed forces, whose brave soldiers risk their lives to uphold Nigeria’s sovereignty as one and indivisible entity.
At the beginning of his remarks, Brigadier General Nicholas Room, Joint Research Director of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College and Team Leader of Study Group 4 of Advanced Course 46, said that the Armed Forces Command and Staff College is a joint service. An institution established to develop operational level military personnel of the highest professional standards and to ensure standardization of staff duties in the Nigerian Armed Forces.
Mr. Lume said of the study trip to Cross River: You will ultimately report your findings and make possible suggestions on how to improve security. ”
Source: dailypost.ng