Governor Peter Mbah says Enugu State will strengthen existing partnership and ties with the Nigerian Army to consolidate on the current peace and conducive business environment in the state.
Mbah said this at the 2023 West African Social Activities (WASA) of 82 Division of the Nigerian Army held at Abakpa Military Cantonment, Enugu, yesterday.
The governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, noted that the state needed the help of the Nigerian Army to create conducive environment for the state to grow it target of monumental economic expansion, which it is currently driving towards.
According to him. the Nigerian Army remains instrumental to the ban on the illegitimate sit-at-home and checkmating activities of criminals and violent groups in the state.
“The state government is appreciative of the Nigerian Army on a fruitful partnership, which is yielding visible and practical results.
“We want to thank the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, for his unrelentless support as well as the GOC and Garrison Commander for all the efforts they have made in making Enugu State one of the safest in the country.