The Chief of Army staff, Lt Gen Tukur Yusuf Burutail, has assured the
Governor of Abia State that the Nigeria military will continue to
patronise made in Aba materials, including uniforms and boots.
General Buratai gave the assurance when he led a delegation of High ranking
military officers on a courtesy visit to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu at the
Government house, Umuahia.
According to him, the military has directed their suppliers to emphasize on
made in Nigeria, stressing that the patronage was motivated by the
Governor’s letter he received months ago.
He thanked the Governor for the excellent relationship existing between the
Army and the good people of Abia State.
The army boss said that he is in Abia to assess the progress of the
“operation python dance” which the Military launched to mark her end of the
year training activities.
He also assured his host and the people of Abia State that “Operation
Python Dance” is a peaceful engagement that builds synergy between the army
and other security agencies.
The army chief emphasized that the army is not out to intimidate or harass
anybody, stressing that Nigerian army and other security services belong to
the Nigerian people, and promised that the army will not intimidate law
abiding citizen, adding that the security of law abiding Nigerians is the
primary concern of the army.
General Burutai who is visiting the state for the first time since his
appointment stated that the Nigerian Army has succeeded in maintaining
peace in the country as well as defending Nigerian territories against
external aggression.
Responding, Governor Ikpeazu thanked the military for their support to his
administration’s push to boost patronage of made in Aba products. He
observed that the Leadership of the Army under Lt General Buratai, has
performed well in internal security operations, especially in the volatile
north east region of the country.
Governor Ikpeazu also told his guest that he believes his visit to Abia
will further boost the morale of soldiers and other residents of Abia state.
Governor Ikpeazu further cautioned Nigerians to respect one another
regardless of the position they find themselves.
The high point of the courtesy visit was the donation of 2 new Hilux
vehicles to the Military Chief by the Governor, which was eventually handed
over to Brig. Gen. Lawrence Fejokwu of the 14 brigade barrack at Ohafia,
Abia State by the Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen. Buratai. Brigadier General
Fejokwu assured that the vehicles will be utilized for the benefit of good