By Funmi Ojo
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has commended the Nigerian Army for shunning acts that can truncate the nation’s democracy.
Governor Adeleke stated this while receiving the Chief of Army Staff, General Taoheed Lagbaja at his country home in Ede, and condemned military coups in some parts of Africa.
The Osun State helmsman described the recent spate of military incursion into governance as setback to democratic development.
He described the Nigerian Army as thorough bred professionals upholding respect for the constitution while defending democracy as well as national stability.
The Governor while inaugurating some projects by military at Local Authority Primary School, Alusekere, Ede, said the Nigerian Army is a critical pillar of the country and deserved accolades and commendation for securing and protecting the nation.
He lauded the military for reaching out to the civil population through the project, saying it was a giant step to further unite the nation.
Governor Adeleke advised the pupils, staff and the community to imbibe good maintenance culture to keep the classroom in good shape for many years to come.
In his remark, the Chief of Army Staff, General Taoheed Lagbaja said he was in the state in continuation of his nationwide visit to army formations in the country, noting that he was at the Governor’s residence to pay homage.
He said the Nigeria Army was collaborating with other security agencies to ensure the safety of lives.
General Lagbaja pointed out that Nigeria Army is not out to competing with any government but exists to complement the government and community efforts towards enhancing the quality of life of the people.
He maintained that the project would go a long way in enhancing education in Alusekere and other neighbouring communities.
The project donated by Chief of Defence, Account and Budget, Major-General Kamal Yusuf included a block of 3 classrooms with Teacher’s office, renovated 2 blocks of 3 classrooms, borehole, and distribution of 2,400 exercise books for the pupils.
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