By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Damaturu –
Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has expressed appreciation to the Nigerian military for the tremendous sacrifices and efforts in the counter insurgency fight towards ensuring lasting peace and stability in the state and other parts of the North East region.
Governor Bunu who stated this on Saturday during the Nigerian Army Social Activities(NASA) held in Damaturu Township Stadium, acknowledged the efforts of the troops of Operation HADIN KAI in providing an enabling environment and support to the state government to strive in its activities.
The governor, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Baba Mallam Wali also reaffirmed his administration’s determination to support security agencies in the fight against Boko Haram insurgency in the north east.
He assured his government commitment to support Operation HADIN KAI with logistics within the state’s available resources.
Earlier, the Commander Sector 2 Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, Brigadier General Adamu Nura, said the event is held annually as an avenue towards strengthening unity and live among the troops irrespective of tribe, religion and cultural background, which are means of keeping the customs and traditions of the troops intact
The Sector 2 Commander added that the event is meant to strengthen social relationships among officers, soldiers and their families as well as their friends through cultural displays, musical performances, comedies and other regimental activities.
The event according to him is also aimed at appreciating the successes achieved throughout the year 2021 within Sector 2 area of responsibility.
General Adamu, who was represented by the Chief of Staff, Sector 2 Command, JTF NE Operation Hadin Kai, Brigadier General Isang Akpaumontia, noted that the event is usually organized to mark the end of a tedious and eventful training and operational year, adding that it heralds the beginning of new training and operational year.
General Isang however disclosed that the event was conceived to create an atmosphere where officers and men would meet together outside the trenches of ongoing operations to unwind.
Highlights of the event include cultural dances from various ethnic groups, inspection of NASA 2021 stands/foods, tug of war, group photographs, beating of retreat and lighting of bonfire among other musical displays and songs.
The Secretary to the Yobe State Government, Alhaji Baba Mallam, gave the commendation during the Nigerian Army Social Activities(NASA) held in Damaturu Township Stadium
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