The Governor of Ebonyi State, Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru, has described the establishment of the Depot Nigerian Army, at Amasiri-Edda in the state, as a strategic national asset that will also reinforce security architecture in the South-East.
Nwifuru noted that the Depot would strengthen the Army’s force generation and operational readiness.
The Governor spoke at a banquet in Abakalik he hosted for the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu and senior military officers to underscore the partnership between the state government and the Nigerian Army in advancing national security, peace, and sustainable development.
In his remarks, the COAS expressed profound appreciation to the Ebonyi State Government and the people of the state for their steadfast commitment to the successful establishment of the Depot Nigerian Army, Amasiri-Edda.
Shaibu noted that the institution will significantly enhance manpower development, improve training standards and strengthen the Nigerian Army’s capacity to effectively respond to emerging security threats in line with its constitutional responsibilities.
The army reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to sustaining both kinetic and non-kinetic operations through intelligence-driven engagements, robust civil-military cooperation, and enhanced collaboration with other security agencies and local communities.
He emphasised that enduring security can only be achieved through collective action and mutual trust between the military and the citizens.
