File: Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the establishment of the Nigerian Army’s 5 Division Headquarters in Makurdi, the state capital.
He described the move as a major boost to the country’s security architecture and ongoing efforts to tackle insecurity in the North-Central region.
Alia, in a statement issued on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Tersoo Kula, said the approval, which forms part of the Nigerian Army’s expansion from eight to 12 divisions nationwide, reflects the President’s commitment to strengthening national security.
Recall that on Wednesday, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, approved the appointment of General Officers Commanding for newly established Nigerian Army divisions, as the military expands its command structure to strengthen operations nationwide.
