Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa state has commended the Nigerian Army for the efforts in maintaining peace and security in the state.
Fintiri gave the commendation on Sunday when he received the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Ali who paid him a courtesy visit at Government House Yola.
The Military Information Officer for OPSH, Maj. Ishaku Takwa made this known in a statement on Monday.
The governor described the military as a noble profession that required accolade from the citizens, adding the troops had made huge sacrifices for the people of the state to enjoy peace.
He further revealed that security challenges formally faced by the state were gradually dying down, saying the military were up and doing and needed sincere support of the citizens to consolidate on the achievement.
Earlier in his remarks, the GOC and Commander OPSH, Maj.-Gen. Ali commended the people of the state for taking active part in supporting the troops through information sharing.
He said the state had been witnessing tremendous development and progress in recent time, adding that such development could only be achieved in an atmosphere of peace.
The GOC further intimated the Governor about the Army Headquarters Veterans Affairs Third Quarter Seminar and Workshop to be hosted in the state.
Highlight of the visit was the presentation of sourvenire and group photograph.