Kogi State Governor, Alh. Yahaya Bello has promised more security, to Kogi security official as he inaugurate Navy Barrack in Banda Lokoja.
Read full details report by his chief press secretary, Muhammad Onogwu Below;
“Gov. Yahaya Bello on Friday inaugurated the Nigeria Navy Ship Lugard and Navy Barracks in Banda, Lokoja, established to ensure adequate security of the water ways in the Confluence state.
Bello, while inaugurating the newly constructed brick model 96 Housing Units, 1.83km road and other facilities in the new Naval base, also promises more support for the security agencies to ensure safety of lives and property of the people of the state.
The governor expressed his joy to be a part of the official commissioning after almost a decade of its establishment, saying his dedication to the cause was because the Naval base was key to his administration’s commitment to security and safety of Kogi people.
He thanked the Navy for their doggedness and synergy with other security agencies which he noted had improved security and safety of lives and properties in the state.
Bello congratulated the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas and other senior officers of the Navy both serving and retired for bringing the project to reality.
He assured the Navy that their decision to locate the base in the State would not be regretted, saying he looked forward to other developments like primary and secondary schools, hospitals, ultra modern markets that would take place in the nearest future.
While pledging his continued support to the Navy and other security agencies, Bello enjoined them to double their efforts in combating crimes and criminality in the state.
Earlier, the Chief of Navy Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, said the event was significant to the Navy in adequately discharging its roles at the base, would assist in employing effectively its resources and man power.
Ibas stressed that the Navy Barracks in Banda would house both operational and administrative activities including barracks, schools, hospitals, residence for Naval staffs and civilians.
He commended the governor for his continued support for the Navy, and his commitment in ensuring the security and safety of lives and properties in the State.
The Naval boss also thanked the people of the state, particularly Banda their host community for their cooperation and accommodation.
He, however said that the dredging on rivers Niger and Benue by the Federal Government necessitated the establishment of the Naval base to ensure adequate security of the water ways in the area.
Other dignitaries at the occasion were representatives from Federal Ministry of Works and Housing, Ministry of defence, Senate Committee Chairman on Navy, top Naval officers, among others.”
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