The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah has applauded the security agencies, especially the Nigerian Army for improved security in the state, especially to the end of the sit-at-home in the state.
This was even as the Army has reiterated that security could only get better given the level of resources and manpower deployed in the state, assuring citizens of their safety as they go about their businesses.
Meanwhile, Governor Mbah gave the commendation when he received the General Officer Commanding 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, Major General Hassan Dada, at the Government House on Tuesday.
According to him, the improved security would aid his administration’s promise to grow the state’s economy in an unprecedented manner, as the growth was going to come from private sector investment.
“But one key thing is that private sector investment will not happen if we do not have peace and security. That was why when we took over, we immediately identified the security challenge and the sit-at-home as the big elephants in the room.
“We recognized that the continual Monday sit-at-home was not only creating this perception of insecurity in our state, but it was also doing so much damage to our psychology as a people, our social well-being, and our economy. We moved against it and made a pronouncement to put an end to Monday’s sit-at-home.
“So, I want to immediately put on record our profound appreciation and our immense gratitude for the support, dedication, and commitment we have continued to receive from the military, particularly the army, in our quest to have a peaceful and secure Enugu State,” he added.
Mbah, however, enjoined the military and the security agencies not to rest on their oars.adding that having lost the battle the criminals that hitherto terrorized the people have now resorted to social media propaganda.
General Dada Applauded Mbah for leading the charge against insecurity and illegal sit-at-home.
The GOC, who was accompanied by the Army high command in the South-East said, “Let me assure you that with the support of my bosses, the Chief of Army Staff and the Chief of Defence Staff, things can only get better.”
