Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo
Wike has lauded the Nigerian Air Force for the role the agency
played in dislodging the dreaded Boko Haram terrorists in the
North East.
Speaking on Monday during a Courtesy
Visit to Government House, Port Harcourt by Air Commodore Mahmud Madi, the
Commander of the Nigerian Air Force 115 Special Operations Group, Governor Wike
noted that without the air power of the Air Force, it would have been
difficult to dislodge the terrorists from their
strongholds.
He said: "Nigerian Air Force
has done very well in the fight against Boko Haram in the North East.
"Without your air power,
it would have been difficult to dislodge the Boko Haram terrorists ".
The governor added: "I want to
commend the Nigerian Air Force for the sacrifices you have made for the
security of the country. Please keep it up ".
The governor also lauded the
Nigerian Air Force for being apolitical as they focus their attention
on security issues.
He said that the people of
Rivers State enjoy a good working relationship with the Nigerian Air
Force because the security agency has never been indicted
for the snatching of electoral materials during elections.
He said: "The only problem
I have with security agencies is when they get themselves
involved in the snatching of electoral materials.
"The Nigerian Air Force and the
Nigerian Navy have always kept away from electoral malpractices.
Our relationship will continue to wax stronger as long as the
Nigerian Air Force concentrates on security matters".
The governor also called
on the Nigerian AirForce to assist the State Government to stop street
trading on Aba Road near the Air Force Base. The governor urged the
Nigerian Air Force to release the plot of land near the base for the
State Government to construct a modern park for the relocation of
vehicles that park by the road close to the Air Force Base.
Earlier, Air Commodore Mahmud Madi,
the Commander of the Nigerian Air Force 115 Special Operations Group assured
that the group will work towards enhancing the security of the
state.
Air Commodore Mahmud Madi called on
the governor to assist the group with logistics in the
discharge of their duties.
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