We’ll continue to patronize Made-in-Aba materials, Buratai assures Ikpeazu

The Chief of Army staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusuf Burutai, has assured the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, that the Nigeria military will continue to patronise Made-in-Aba materials, including uniforms and boots.
General Buratai gave the assurance when he led a delegation of high ranking military officers on a courtesy visit to Ikpeazu at the Government House, Umuahia.
According to him, the military has directed their suppliers to emphasize on made in Nigeria goods, stressing that the patronage was motivated by the Governor’s letter he received months ago.
He thanked the Governor for the excellent relationship existing between the Army and the good people of Abia State.
The army boss said that he was in Abia State to assess the progress of the “Operation Python Dance”, which the military launched to mark her end of the year training activities.
He also assured his host and the people of Abia State that Operation Python Dance is a peaceful engagement that builds synergy between the army and other security agencies.
The army chief emphasized that the army is not out to intimidate or harass anybody, stressing that Nigerian army and other security services belong to the Nigerian people.
He promised that the army will not intimidate law abiding citizen, adding that the security of law abiding Nigerians is the primary concern of the army.
General Burutai, who is visiting the state for the first time since his appointment, stated that the Nigerian Army has succeeded in maintaining peace in the country as well as defending Nigerian territories against external aggression.
Responding, Ikpeazu thanked the military for their support to his administration’s push to boost patronage of Made-in-Aba products.
He observed that the leadership of the Army under Buratai, has performed well in internal security operations, especially in the volatile North East region of the country.
Governor Ikpeazu also told his guest that he believes his visit to Abia State will further boost the morale of soldiers and other residents of Abia State.
Governor Ikpeazu further cautioned Nigerians to respect one another regardless of the position they find themselves.
The high point of the courtesy visit was the donation of two new Hilux vehicles to the Military Chief by the Governor, which was eventually handed over to Brigadier General Lawrence Fejokwu of the 14 Brigade at Ohafia, Abia State by Buratai.
Fejokwu promised that the vehicles will be utilized for the benefit of the people of Abia State.