Okowa charges Army to be humane in discharging their duties

Okowa charges Army to be humane in discharging their duties

Army
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa

Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, on Tuesday, implored officers and men of the Nigerian Armed Forces to be humane in the discharge of their official responsibilities.

Governor Okowa gave the advice while flagging off the Nigeria Army’s Operation Crocodile Smile VI at the army super camp located at kilometre 11, Asaba/Benin Expressway, Asaba.

The governor who was represented at the ceremony by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Chiedu Ebie, said that the advice became imperative because the society has become more conscious of their rights and how they want to be secured.

back link building services=0></a></div><h2>READ ALSO:<span><a href=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/11/i-wont-allow-repeat-of-endsars-protests-in-nigeria-buhari-assures/ >I won’t allow repeat of #EndSARS Protests in Nigeria, Buhari assures</a></span><br/></h2><p>According to him, men of the Nigerian armed forces should not abuse the position they are given, adding that they should not use their position to abuse the rights of others in society.</p><p>While applauding the Nigerian Army, especially the 63 Brigade, Asaba, for the event, he disclosed that the exercise, (Operation Crocodile Smile VI) was necessary as it showed the bond between the Nigerian Army and the society.</p><p>He, therefore, commended the military authorities for being conscious of the need for peace and security in the state and for contributing to the ‘Stronger Delta Agenda’ of the state government.</p><p>“I assure the Nigerian Army of this administration’s constant support as you continue to engage in intensive security duties in the state. I commend the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai for his thoughtfulness and strategic foresight in conducting Exercise Crocodile Smile VI ahead of the yuletide.</p><p>“From antecedents, the security issues prevalent within the yuletide are not lost on any of us as criminal elements move to amass wealth through underhanded means during the period,” he said.</p><div class='code-block code-block-5' style='margin: 8px 0; clear: both;'> <a href=https://www.adhang.com/guest-posting-services/ ><img class=lazy src=