Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, says only radical thinking and creative approach to governance, such as adopted by his administration, could stimulate rapid economic development in the 36 states of Nigeria, given the nation’s brand of presidential federalism, which excessively vests the nation’s revenues in the centre, thereby hindering bold social and economic development.
Given this, he said that the public, especially residents of Ogbede, Ukehe, Umoka, Afa, Ochima, and Onyohor communities, should not panic on sighting heavy movement of troops and hearing sounds of gunshots on the mentioned dates.
He also advised the residents to stay away from the range area throughout the duration of the exercise, as it would involve the use of live ammunition.
“The exercise is aimed at improving weapon proficiency and marksmanship skills of personnel as well as to ascertain the serviceability of weapons of the unit not deployed in operations,” Unuakhalu added.
Credit: Vanguard News Nigeria