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PHOTOS: Nigerian Army Strengthens Civil-Military Relations in Edo State
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has commissioned a remodelled basic school in Ezomo Community, Benin City, Edo State, as part of efforts to strengthen civil-military relations and support educational development in host communities.
Lieutenant General Shaibu commissioned the facility on Friday, November 6, 2026, under the Nigerian Army’s non-kinetic strategy aimed at building mutual trust and promoting grassroots development across the country.
The Chief of Army Staff said civil-military cooperation projects were important in complementing government efforts to provide essential social amenities, stressing that sustainable security requires community engagement alongside military operations.
He expressed confidence that the improved learning facilities would enhance pupils’ academic performance and strengthen relations between military formations and civilian populations. He also urged community leaders to protect the facility against vandalism.
Lieutenant General Shaibu commended the Chief of Army Standards and Evaluation, Major General Bobby Ugiagbe, for initiating and executing the project in his home community, describing the initiative as a demonstration of commitment to social responsibility and institutional values.
Earlier, Major General Ugiagbe explained that the project was executed under the Nigerian Army’s Civil-Military Cooperation Programme to give back to the community. He expressed appreciation to the Chief of Army Staff for providing the leadership and resources needed to complete the project.
The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, said the Nigerian Army would continue to implement non-kinetic civil-military interventions across its operational theatres to strengthen public support and promote lasting peace.
Source: GOV.NG
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