Governor Francis Nwifuru has commended the Nigerian Army for it’s gallantry in protecting the Nation’s territorial integrity over the years.
Governor Nwifuru made the commendation when he received the General Officer commanding 82 Division of the Army, Major General Hassan Taiwo Dada who was in his Office in Abakaliki on a courtesy visit

He particularly appreciated the Army for their pivotal roles in complementing sister Security Agencies to stem the tide of insecurity in the State.
“Let me on-behalf of the State and friends of the State thank the GOC for your show of love and understanding.
“I am delighted seeing alot of commitment on what Army and sister Agencies have done in Ebonyi and it gives me the confidence that very soon we will get it right in terms of security of lives and property in the State.
“You are not doing that for your personal gains, you are doing it that Ebonyians might have peace and do their businesses.”
The Governor also appealled for deployment of more personnel to Effium to assist in quenching the war between the Effium and Ezza-Effium people.
“We have a challenge security wise and that is the crises in Effium between Effium and Ezza-Effium.
“I want the GOC to do everything possible to mobilize more of his men to move to the Community to clamb down on the criminals posing as war lords.
“I am delighted and confident that with the kind of person you are, I am sure you are well equipped to do the job and do it very well.
Earlier, the General Officer commanding, 82 Division, Enugu, Major General Hassan Taiwo Dada said he was in the State to seek areas of possible partnership with the Government to ensure security of lives and property in the State.
“In terms of insecurity in this State, I have been mandated to ensure that is removed and I am here to clamb down on it here and every other South East State.”
The GOC restated the determination of the Army to give their best to the security of lives and property both in Ebonyi State and across Nigeria.
Dr. Monday Uzor
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
July 27, 2023.