The governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has commended the Nigerian Army for its efforts in maintaining peace and security in the state.
The governor gave the commendation on Sunday 14 August 2022, when the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), Major General Ibrahim Ali paid him a courtesy visit at Government House Yola, the state capital.
The governor, who disclosed his passion for continuous peace and development of the state, described the military as a noble profession that requires accolades from the citizens. He said personnel of the military have made a lot of sacrifices for the people to enjoy peace.
Governor Fintiri further revealed that security challenges faced by the state are gradually becoming a thing of the past. He maintained that the military is up and doing and needed sincere support from the citizens to consolidate their achievements.
Earlier in his remarks, the GOC and Commander OPSH, Major General Ibrahim Ali, commended the people of the state for taking an active part in supporting the troops through information sharing. He said Adamawa State is recently witnessing tremendous development and progress. Such development, he said, can only be achieved in an atmosphere of peace.
The GOC further informed the governor about the Army Headquarters Veterans Affairs Third Quarter Seminar and Workshop to be hosted in the state.