Follow Us on Google
From Isaac Job, Uyo
The Nigerian Army has said that the persistent fight against oil thieves in the Niger Delta region has reduced the rate of oil stealing and increase oil production quota in the region .
The Army also stated that such efforts have contributed to the national economic recovery plans of president Bola Tinubu’s administration.
The commander 2 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brig-Gen Jafaar Ibrahim, stated this during the Brigade’s combined West African Social Activities (WASA) held at the Military Cantonment,Mbiokporo, in Nsit-Ibom Local Government Area of the state last weekend.
Ibrahim said that the Bridage’s conduct of various operations has reduced security threats in the state to the barest minimum and rekindled confidence among residents of the state.
He explained that the commitment of the Brigade to make Akwa Ibom peaceful in collaboration with other security agencies remained unwavering, adding that all its operations including “Operation Delta Safe Joint Task Force South South (Sector 4), and “Operation Thunder” have significantly degraded activities of criminal elements in the state.
“The continuos conduct of various operations in the Brigade’s area of responsibility has drastically decreased security threats and rekindle confidence in Akwa-Ibom people.
Other News
“The Brigade will continue to enthusiastically discharge her constitutional responsibility with every form of responsiveness and loyalty. Additionally, the commitment of the Brigade in synergy with other security agencies to make Akwa Ibom State peaceful for law abiding citizen remains unwavering. Operation Delta Safe Joint Task Force South South (Sector 4) and Operation Thunder have drastically degraded the activities of criminal elements within the state.
“The Anti-bunkering operation is also curbing oil theft to the barest minimum in the state and boosting national oil production to optimum level for improved national recovery”.
In his remarks, the Special Guest of honour, Ambassador (Gen.) Godwin Umo (rtd), lauded the 2 Brigade for hosting the event.
He explained that WASA is an age long tradition inherited from the founding fathers of the Nigerian Army, adding that the initiative was borne out of the need to socialize and celebrate the successes recorded at a particular period.
Umo said the military profession is full of challenges and stress, adding that WASA and other social activities are designed and organized to de-emphasize such stress and tension, to enable troops confront potential challenges with renewed vigor.
“By nature, military profession, all over the World, is full of challenges, stress and tension, therefore WASA and other social functions are designed at deemphasizing such stress and tension to enable troops forge ahead and face any challenge with renewed strength”.
The event witnessed presentation of gifts and prizes to personnel who distinguished themselves in their various units and formations, as well as cultural displays by various ethnic groups in the country.
