—- Solicit the establishment of Naval base in Taraba
Emmanuel Awari-Jalingo
The Taraba State Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas has requested the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla to establish a Naval base in the state to combat security challenges.
The Governor made the call this Monday when he paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Naval Staff at the Naval Headquarters, Abuja.
Speaking at the conference Hall of the Naval Headquarters Abuja, the Governor of Taraba State, Dr Agbu Kefas who congratulated the Chief of Naval Staff on his appointment, said he was at the Naval Headquarters to foster collaboration with the Navy to safeguard the lives of the people of the state.
Dr Agbu Kefas noted that the navy is key in providing desired security to the state considering 9the presence of tributaries of rivers across the state, and involving the 9navy became imperative.
According to the Governor, Taraba State shared borders with Six States and the Republic of Cameroon, hence the need for adequate security strategies.
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla on his part commended the Governor for the visit and said modalities for the establishment of a Naval base at Kashimbilla Dam in Takum will be worked upon.
Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla assured the Governor that the residents of the state would be carried along in their activities and reiterated his commitment to contribute to the security of the Taraba State.
The Chief of Naval Staff presented souvenirs to the Governor and the Governor also presented the Taraba’s Highland Tea to the Chief of Naval Staff.
The Governor was accompanied on the visit by all National Assembly Members from Taraba State among others.
In a similarly development, Governor Agbu Kefas has assured the Nigerian Armed Forces of the total support and cooperation of his administration to ensure that Taraba State remains peaceful and calm.
The Governor stated this on Monday at the Defense Headquarters when he paid a courtesy visit to the Chief of Defense Staff, General Chris Musa.
Speaking during a courtesy visit on the Chief of Defense Staff, General Chris Musa at the Conference room of the Defense Headquarters Abuja, the Governor of Taraba State, Dr Agbu Kefas appreciated the role the military is playing in promoting stability and peace in Taraba State.
Dr Agbu Kefas informed the CDS that Cameroonian Ambazonians have been threatening some parts of the state, particularly around the Kashimbilla area in Takum, and urged the CDS to increase troops to make the state safer.
He assured that his administration is going to assist the military in whatever capacity to succeed.
The Chief of Defense Staff, General Chris Musa commended the Governor for swiftly going into governance to ensure democratic dividends to the people.
He assured the Governor that the armed forces are going to put in all that is required for Taraba to be peaceful.
General Chris Musa said measures are in place to address the Ambazonian threats in some parts of the state.
The Governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas presented a souvenir to the CDS.
