Gov. Okowa urges military to prioritise troops’ welfare
Written by on May 10, 2022
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has called on Nigerian military authorities to prioritise the welfare of its officers and men to motivate them in the fight against insurgency and violent crimes in the country.
The governor made the call on Monday at the 2022 Defence Retreat “Asaba 2022” with the theme “Shaping the Armed Forces of Nigeria for Current and Future Security Challenges” held in Asaba.
He said that the armed forces might possess sophisticated weapons but that without a motivation, they would not achieve desired result.
He lauded the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, for his outstanding military accomplishments, describing him as “a great patriot who has made us proud in various ways through his faithful stewardship in the Nigerian Army”.
The governor acknowledged and appreciated the unwavering support of the various services of the Nigerian Armed Forces towards the maintenance of peace and security in Delta State.
Okowa urged the Nigerian military to intensify its civil-military relations to enhance information gathering from the communities.
He called on Nigerians to continue to pray for men of the armed forces in the frontline and commiserated with the Chief of Defence Staff, the Nigerian Army and the families of Master Warrant Officer Audu Linus and his partner, Private Gloria Mathew who were gruesomely murdered earlier this month in Imo.
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