The Cross River State, Governor Sen Bassey Edet Otu, has promised the 13th Brigade of the Nigerian Army that the State government is committed to support its realtime operation.
He made the Promise when the 13th Brigade of the Nigerian Army flagged-off Exercise Still Water lll 2023 at the Step Up Headquarters lkang, Bakassi LGA, South south Nigeria.
The Governor on Friday was represented by his Deputy Rt. Hon. Peter Odey.
Odey said he brought greetings from the peace-loving people of Cross River State to the Commander 13th Brigade and all the Soldiers.
He commended them for all their efforts in making sure that the state remains safe.
The Commander 13th Brigade, Brigadier Gen. E. l. Okoro said: “The exercise is part of Nigerian Army’s dovetail into realtime operation which is aimed at enhancing troop’s level of professionalism and preparedness in curbing security challenges prevalent within areas of responsibility such as kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism, ritual killings, pipeline vandalism amongst others.”
Meanwhile, those who attended the flag off Including the Flag Officer, Eastern Naval Command, Commander NSS Victory, were the Service Commanders, the Speaker and other members of the Cross River State House of Assembly, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Senior Officers, and Traditional Rulers.
Highlights were the flag off exercise by the Deputy Governor assisted by Brigadier Gen. E. I. Okoro, combating display by troops, a tour of the camp and presentation of souvenir to Rt. Hon. Peter Odey.