Executive Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area, Hon. Prince Maxwell Ogiri, with members of the ex-service men’s association during their visit.
MIKE LONGE, Makurdi
The Executive Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area, Hon. Prince Maxwell Ogiri, has engaged retired Army, Navy and Air Force officers to boost the extended training and reorientation of local vigilante members operating across the local government for improved vigilance and operational competence.
Members of the association of ex-service men visited the chairman in Otukpo on Tuesday and signed a Memorandum of Understanding to commence immediate training of the guards to improve their ability in protecting the people while working in close collaboration with security agencies, especially the Nigerian Army and the police.
While receiving officials of Otukpo Chapter of the association, led by their Chairman, Major Samuel Enokela Ukwenya (Rtd), Prince Ogiri emphasized that Otukpo stands to benefit greatly from the wealth of military experience and tactical knowledge possessed by retired service men, especially in tackling the persistent challenge of killings due to insecurity.
He commended the association for its continued efforts and contributions to peace-building within the local government, adding that Major Ukwenya has remained instrumental in the mobilization and structuring of community-based security architecture in Otukpo over the years.
The Chairman reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening community security and applauded the association’s readiness to support the cause even as volunteers.
Speaking earlier on behalf of other members, Major Ukwenya (Rtd) said the delegation expresses appreciation to the chairman for his outstanding service and transformational strides since assuming office in October last year.
Ukwenya encouraged Prince Ogiri to remain focused and resilient in the face of distractions, pledging the association’s full support and cooperation for the success of his administration, especially as it affects improving the security of the local government.
Among the delegation was the Secretary of the Otukpo Chapter of the Retired Army, Navy and Air Force Officers Association, Major S. A. Adoga (Rtd).
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