Bayelsa State Governor Hon. Seriake Dickson on Monday commended the
Nigerian Air Force for their gallant efforts at protecting the
territorial integrity of the nation and partnering with the state
government in the maintainance of law and order.
Governor Dickson gave the commendation when he received the new Air
Officer Commanding, Mobility Command, Yenagoa, Air Vice Marshal Stephen
Ikpletu Onuh and his team in Government House, Yenagoa
Describing the new AOC as a thorough and professional officer, whose track
record speaks volume of his competence, Governor Dickson expressed
confidence that, the command under the leadership of AVM Onuh would
record greater achievements.
He noted that, the strategic investments already made by the Nigerian Air
Force would not only promote infrastructural development, but also enhance
the operational capability of its personnel in combating crime and
emergencies.
While assuring the Mobility Command of his administration’s continued
support towards sustaining the existing peace, the Governor reiterated
government’s policy of zero tolerance on criminal activities in the state.
Speaking earlier, the Air Officer Commanding, Mobility Command, Air Vice
Marshall Stehpen Ikpletu Onuh, had said the purpose of the visit was to
inform Governor Dickson of his posting to the command.
Air Vice Marshal Onuh expressed the determination of his command to
collaborate with other security agencies to enforce law and order in the
state as well as defend democracy in the country.