Gov. Hyacinth Alia has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the Nigerian Army’s 5 Division Headquarters in Makurdi to boost security and stability nationwide.
Alia gave the commendation in a statement signed by Mr Tersoo Kula, his Chief Press Secretary and made available to newsmen in Makurdi.
The governor said the approval demonstrated Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture and addressing security challenges nationwide.
He stated that the new division, created through expansion of the Nigerian Army’s operational structure from eight to 12 divisions, would cover Benue, Nasarawa and Kogi states.
According to him, the division will strengthen military operations through improved command and control, quicker responses to security threats, and enhanced protection of lives and property regionally.
