GOVERNOR of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has stated Nigeria should be protected in opposition to all types of secessionist agitations.
This was as he urged the brand new Chief of Military Employees, Lt. Gen. Farouk Yahaya, to not enable his officers to desert their skilled duties and become involved in partisan politics.
The governor said this when he hosted the COAS on a courtesy go to at Authorities Home, Port Harcourt on Monday night.
Wike was quoted to have stated this in a press release signed by his media aide, Kelvin Ebiri titled, ‘Wike to COAS: Don’t enable Military officers concerned in politics’.
Wike famous how the struggle in opposition to insecurity has suffered a setback as a result of Military officers turned partisan and couldn’t stand on the facet {of professional} apply due to their bias.
Wike stated, “I don’t perceive why we can’t take away politics from our jobs. Let’s do our jobs and preserve the nation going. I can inform you that I’m keen and able to work with all the safety businesses, not solely the military.
“The gunboats we’re offering are nearly prepared. We now have paid for every thing. We can even present autos. All I would like is the safety of my folks. I’m right here to companion with you,” he said.
In his remarks, Yahaya stated he was in Port Harcourt on an operational go to to the 6 Division, having simply assumed command of the Nigeria Military.
Yahaya stated he was additionally utilizing his go to to formally open the Fight Help Coaching Week and was inviting the governor to be the particular visitor of honour.
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