Ministry seek to strengthen collaboration with military to tackle insecurity
The Minister of State for Regional Development, Uba Maigari Ahmadu, has said the Ministry was willing to collaborate with the military in fighting insecurity and ensuring that peace returned to all troubled spots in the country
The minister said this when he received the Chief of Defense Staff General Christopher Musa in his office.
The visit aims to strengthen relationship between the Defence Headquarters and Ministry of Regional Development to promote national security.
He expressed delight for the visit and emphasized the importance of leveraging the Military’s expertise and resources to support Regional Development initiatives, particularly in areas affected by insurgency, conflicts and general insecurity.
Ahmadu called for urgent attention to areas faced with insecurity to help restore life to the regions.
He commended the Chief Defence Staff for his efforts and support in providing enabling environment for children of displaced persons by absorbing them into Command secondary schools and his efforts in curbing violence in Northwest and Lake Chad region, as well as training of Special Forces.
“Together we shall succeed in keeping this nation one and peaceful to live in with the backing of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” he said.
Earlier, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Musa had briefed the Minister of State Regional Development on the purpose of his visit which he said was to seek areas of collaboration with the Ministry, citing areas such: as infrastructural development, security and humanitarian assistance.
