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Bayelsa State security and military coordination

Overview

Governor Douye Diri has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to maintain peace and protect critical national assets.

In discussions with senior military officers, including the General Officer Commanding of the Nigerian Army 6 Division, the Governor requested a review of Bayelsa’s military alignment. He suggested transitioning from the 6th Division in Port Harcourt to the 83rd Division in Benin, Edo State, to improve logistics and coordination.

Additionally, the Governor welcomed the proposed establishment of new army formations and an artillery regiment within the Southern Ijaw, Ekeremor, and Nembe local government areas.

Entities

Douye Diri · Bayelsa State · Nigerian Army · Goodluck Jonathan · Everest Okoro

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Bayelsa Governor Diri pledges security support and seeks military command review

    Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri has pledged continued support for Nigerian security forces and requested a review of military command alignment to improve logistics and regional stability.

  2. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Bayelsa Governor pledges support for Nigerian military security

    Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri has pledged sustained support for the Nigerian military to ensure regional peace and protect national assets, while requesting improved divisional alignment.

Sources

authorityngr.com · dailytrust.com.ng · newtelegraphng.com · phmundial.com · punchng.com · theglittersonline.com.ng · thetidenewsonline.com · von.gov.ng