Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara on Monday donated three new vehicles and 10 motorcycles to the 22 Armoured Brigade, Sobi, Ilorin East Local Government Area of the state.
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AbdulRazaq, who also inaugurated the newly constructed quarter-guard and remodelled headquarters of the brigade, said the donation was to enhance the operational capacity of the brigade.
“One thing is clear, any money that is appropriated by the Federal Government, through the National Assembly, trickles down to the Army, and this event serves as proof.
“It is not just about buying weapons, but also about putting infrastructure in place for the military to be able to do their work properly.
“We want to thank the Nigerian Army, especially here in Kwara, for helping us to keep the peace.
“They are doing their best to make sure we sleep every night, ” he said.
Speaking, Maj. Gen. Obinna Onubogu, General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Ibadan, hailed the governor for his support to the brigade.
Onubogu said AbdulRazaq’s support had continued to strengthen the capacity of the personnel to maintain peace in the state.
“For Kwara State, we must thank God for the peace within the state. Of course, there are areas of concern, but we have been able to manage that.
“This is partly because of the support that we get from the governor, who has spared no effort to ensure that our troops within the state continue to carry out their operations.
“All the vehicles and motorcycles donated today will go into our operations within Kwara State.
“When you talk of the security and the peace we are enjoying here, it is because we have this kind of support,” he said.
Also, Maj. Gen. Oluwafemi Williams, Commander, 22 Armoured Brigade, said that the brigade complex was remodelled to give it a befitting look.
According to him, the remodelling complex will create a conducive working environment for the officers and soldiers in line with the philosophy of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS).
“This project couldn’t have been possible without the logistic support of the COAS, Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede.
“Also, I must thank His Excellency, the Governor of Kwara State for his interventions that ensured the completion of the project”, he said.
Dignitaries at the event include Maj. Gen. Umar Babangida, Provost, Nigerian Army College of Education (NACOE), Ilorin, among other top officers. (NAN)
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