The chief of defence staff, general Lucky Irabor, has pledged the military’s readiness to work with the Enugu State government to enhance the security of life and property in the state.
General Irabor said the hierarchy of the Nigerian military services was impressed by the bold security measures so far taken by the governor and assured him that they would play their part in encouraging socio-economic development of the state by enhancing internal security.
This came as the state governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, identified insecurity as the major obstacle to his administration’s agenda to raise the state’s economy from the present $4.4 billion to $30 billion.
The CDS stated this during a courtesy call on the governor and meeting with critical stakeholders at the Government House, Enugu, Tuesday.
He said he was in the state for a review of the impact of the security efforts of the military in the state.
“Your bold statement on security synchronises with our efforts towards ending insecurity. We came to appreciate you for that and to let you know that such steps fall within our purview and that every stakeholder will support it.
“We are here to assure you the armed forces and security agencies will give you all the needed support,” he said.
Irabor appealed to the traditional rulers, civil society organisations (CSOs), town unions and all stakeholders to work in synergy with the governor and security agencies to ensure the security of lives and property as no single body or individual could do it alone.
On his part, Mbah, who identified insecurity as the big elephant in the room, however appreciated the CDS and security agencies in the state for rising to the occasion in the state’s efforts to encourage productivity and enhance the security of life and property.