Al-Makura lauds Army for restoring peace in Nasarawa State
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Peace
By Muhammad Baba Busu
Lafia, Nov 1, 2016 (NAN) Gov. Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa state has commended the Nigeria Army for their role in keeping peace in the state and country in general.
Al-Makura gave the commendation when the delegation of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai visited the government house, Lafia on Tuesday.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the delegation was led by Maj.-Gen. Ahmed Bala-Abubakar, Head of Administration, Army headquarters, Abuja, shortly after the inauguration of the Command Science Secondary school, Lafia.
According to him, government do not have enough words to thank the military for their efforts in keeping peace in Nasarawa and the country at large.
Al-Makura said that the Nigeria military has played a significant role in keeping the peace and unity of the country.
“I want to express our gratitude and appreciation for giving us peace and great sense of security.
“Nasarawa state is now the most peaceful, courtesy Nigeria Army and we will do everything possible to support the military,” he said.
The governor said that the school will not only bread the horizons of young talents, but also harnessed the potential of our future scientists and experts for the development of humanity.
Al-Makura further pledged to continue to provide all necessary support and collaboration to achieve the vision of the school.
He also promised to provide a standby power generating machine within one week to the schools to make the environment viable for learning.
Earlier in his remark, representative of Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Bala- Abubakar, said the visit is to appreciate the governor’s gesture for donating land, commitments and supports for the construction and inauguration of the first military command science secondary school in the country.
He noted that the school was initiated to produce best scientists in the country.
He said that out of the 150 pioneer students 130 were indigenes of the state while 20 were from outside the state to promote integration and cohesion among future generations. (NAN)
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Editing by Felix Ajide
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