The Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkin Daji, has applauded the relentless efforts of the Nigerian Army, NA, in its war against those he described as enemies of the people.
The Speaker stated this at the headquarters of the Nigerian Army Corps of Artillery during the 2023 annual event of the West African Social Activities, WASA 2023, organised at the Nagwamatse Cantonment, Kontagora, Niger State.
He specifically commended the army for restoring peace and sanity along the Minna-Tegina-Kontagora highway after years of banditry activities.
According to him: “Travellers on the roads and other highways in the state can now heave a sigh of relief. We appreciate their unwavering commitment to protecting the lives and properties of the people of Kontagora Emirate and Niger State at large.”
The Speaker, who was the special guest at the occasion, also noted that 2023 was a challenging year for the Nigerian Army as a result of its involvement in internal security across the country.
He observed: “Despite all these challenges, the Army has lived up to expectations in the war against bandits, insurgents and other criminal elements in the country.
“What the Nigerian Army needs from Nigerians is prayers and support, particularly from government at all levels, to enable them to win the war against those who have continued to make lives miserable for the citizens.