Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has extended a generous gesture to wounded soldiers, presenting them with a gift totaling N39 million.
Soludo announced this during a special Sallah luncheon to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir, organised by the Commander, Joint Taskforce of South-East ‘Operation Udoka’ and Commander of 82 Division Nigerian Army, Major General Oluyemi Olatoye, held at the 302 Artillery Regiment, Onitsha Military Cantonment on Saturday.
The gesture is part of the government's efforts to show support and care for those who have bravely defended the country.
The event was also attended by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-General Olufemi Oluyede, who was represented by Major General Adewale Adekeye, held to celebrate the gallant officers.
The “Operation Udoka” is an establishment of the Chief of Army Staff with the mandate to tackle criminality and banditry in the South-East region.
During the event, Soludo, who commended the galant soldiers, including the Navy, air force, civil defence, DSS, Nigerian Police and Agunaechemba operatives, urged the Nigerian Army to work alongside his administration to ramp up efforts against crime in the state.
He said that apart from the monetary gift, the wounded soldiers would also access free medical care and treatment in the state’s hospitals for working tirelessly to ensure the state and the region are safe.
He said, “Today, we are here for a special Sallah lunch with the officers and men of the Nigerian Army 302 Artillery Regiment Onitsha Barracks.
“I want to express my deepest appreciation for their unwavering dedication in protecting our nation’s territorial integrity. The success of ‘Operation Udoka’ in keeping Anambra State and the South-East region safe is truly commendable.
“I want to specifically appreciate the G.O.C here. We are confident that with our own G. O. C here, he is making fundamental differences day by day. I got a report in Ebonasea in Ihiala, Mbosi, Isseke, and Lilu that criminals are feeling the heat because of the gallant effort of our soldiers.”
Soludo further commended the soldiers, adding that their efforts have been yielding positive results.
“The criminals are on the run. The other line of battle is defined and I want to pray that in no distant time, all those who are loitering in other criminal camps, that their days are numbered and we want to believe, indeed their days are numbered. Thanks to our gallant officers who are struggling everyday to make us safe.
“We assured the wounded soldiers that they would be treated in the state-owned health care centres, and each of the 39 of them would get ₦1Million each for their effort in tackling criminalities in the region. Thank you for your service, we will continue to work together for the peace of our land. May Anambra continue to win!, he added.
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