The minister of defence, Mohammed Badaru has said that enhancing security in the Southeast is important.
Mr Badaru said the Federal Government of Nigeria is committed to securing the lives and property of the people in the region.
He said this while addressing officers and personnel of 82 Division Joint Task Force South East Operation Udoka during his operational visit to Enugu State.
A statement issued by Henshaw Ogubike, the Director of Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Defence quoted Mr Badaru as stating that a secure environment was crucial for business growth and prosperity.
The minister further urged the officers and personnel to intensify efforts at combating insecurity in the region.
According to him, without security, there can be no peace or development.
The Minister reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to eradicating all forms of insecurity nationwide, adding that in the past year, lots of progress had been made to that effect.
“There is a renewed determination to intensify our efforts against all forms of insecurity under President Tinubu’s leadership,” he said.
Also speaking, Major General Hassan Dada, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division/ Joint Task Force South East Operation Udoka, announced that the Army was implementing robust strategies to ensure a safe and secure environment for the upcoming festive season.
“Through the Joint Security Task Force in the South-East, code-named ‘Operation Udoka we aim to create a secured atmosphere that facilitates the usual mass return for Christmas,” he said.
Similarly, the minister visited Imo State in continuation of his operational tour of the region.
Addressing the troops at the Forward Operation Base, Okigwe, 211 Quick Response Group, Nigerian Air Force Owerri and Naval Base Oguta, he urged them to improve on their successes.
He also visited Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State and extended his gratitude for his support to the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army/Joint Task Force, Operation Udoka.
He stressed that the Ministry of Defence remained committed to fostering a secure and peaceful environment conducive to businesses and community development in the Southeast.
“We are determined to end insecurity in Nigeria,” he said