Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, on Tuesday said military action alone cannot overcome the security challenges confronting the nation, appealing for the support and cooperation of Nigerians to combat the insecurity in Nigeria.
General Lagbaja, who spoke while commissioning Civil Military Cooperation (CIMIC) projects in Okuku community in Odo-Otin Local Government Area of Osun State, said that the Nigerian Army recognised that the nation’s security and progress depended on the synergy and cooperation of all stakeholders.
A statement by the Director, Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, said the projects were executed in honour of Major General Folusho Oyinlola, was part of the COAS Special Civil Military Cooperation Intervention Projects in communities from where senior officers who have attained the enviable rank of Major Generals in the Army hail.
Speaking after commissioning the projects, the COAS applauded General Oyinlola for identifying the essential needs of the community and executing the projects to address those needs.
The Army Chief, said the Nigerian Army was people-centric and was determined to ensure peace, security, unity, and well-being of all Nigerians.
While at the Palace of the Olokuku of Okuku, Oba Abioye Oyebode Oluronke II, the COAS pointed out that the Nigerian Army under his watch undertook the CIMIC projects to close the gap between the Army and the Civil population with a view to promote cordial co-existence, galvanize support and give impetus to ongoing efforts at combating security threats and challenges across the country.
The Olokuku of Okuku, Oba Abioye Oyebode Oluronke II, appreciated the COAS for honouring their son and the Okuku community with the projects.
Earlier, the Project executor, Major General Funsho Oyinlola and the Chief of Civil Military Relations Major General Nosakhare Ugbo, appreciated Lagbaja for sponsoring the projects and for ensuring the sustenance of the initiative of giving back to society.