SECURITY ALERT WITH JIDE

Uduaghan meets air-force boss on security challenges

 

Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has enjoined the Nigerian Air-Force to assist other security agencies in the state to combat crime and protect lives and property, in view of the security challenges in the state and country.
He made the call while receiving the Chief of Air Staff, Air-Marshal Mohammed Umar at the Government House, in Asaba.
He explained that the combined effort of all security agencies would yield more positive result and rid the state of crime. He also commended the Air-force for establishing a base in Warri.
The governor said the approval of the Air-force Base and stationing of the Air force air-craft at the Asaba lnternational Airport was timely and would make assurance double especially in terms facing security challenges both in the air and on land.
He noted that the Nigerian Air-force had deployed its oficers to the Asaba International Airport for security purposes and promised that his administration would provide the necessary logistics to enable them function adequately.
The governor explained that the state government had maintained a cordial relationship with the Air-force stressing that the force had greatly contributed to the maintenance of peace and security in the Niger/Delta Region.
“I thank the Force for approving security personnel for our airport in Asaba, we are working to get the necessary logistics for your men at the airport. I also thank the force for approving the airport as a base to station your air-craft” the governor said.
Responding, the Chief of Air- Staff, Air Marshal Mohammed Umar commended governor Uduaghan for accelerating economic development in the state.
Air Marshal Umar praised the governor for the airport which he said would boost economic activities in the state, adding that his team was in Delta State to oversee the operations of the newly 61 Airforce detachment in the state.