Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade has demonstrated his vehement commitment to stamping out criminal elements in the state, as he assured that the State Government will ensure effective collaboration with the Nigerian Army to guarantee safety of lives and properties in the state.
To this end, Governor Ayade has promised to continue to enhance effective collaboration with the Nigerian Army, formation towards effective safety operations in the State.
The Deputy Governor, Professor Ivara Ejemot Esu made this promise when the out-gone officer commanding the 13 Brigade Head Quarter of the Nigerian Army, Akim Barracks, Calabar Brigadier General Sani Mohammed called on him to introduce the new officer commanding the Brigade Brigadier General Biu in Government House, Calabar.
Professor Esu expressed the gratitude of the government and people of the State to the out-gone officer commanding for the cordial working relationship enjoyed during his tenure between government and the leadership of the brigade during his stay in Calabar and pledged to extend government support and assistant to the new Brigade Commander to enable him perform his duties creditably for the benefit of the State.
He wished Brigadier General Mohammed a more successful stay in his new area of assignment while welcoming General Biu to the State which he described as home for the new officer commanding, the Deputy Governor urged him to assured of government assistance whenever the need arises.
Responding, the new commanding officer, 13 Brigade Headquarters, Calabar Brigadier General Biu thanked the Deputy Governor for the warm reception, stating that he is in the State to partner the government and its people to enable them actualize on the dividends of democracy.
Brigadier General Biu promised to take into critical cognizance the briefs on the State in order to properly position himself to render maximum service to the people of the State.