Bamigboye Seeks Military Partnership on Community Security
By Saheed Afolabi
The chairman of Mushin Local Government, Hon. Emmanuel Bamigboye, has sought partnership with the military for the protection of the community.
He made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre ( NAFRC), Oshodi, adding that it was part of his efforts towards promoting inter-governmental relations for good governance in Mushin.
The chairman who was received by the commandant and his entourage, thanked the military officers for their visit earlier in the year and the massive health outreach conducted by NAFRC at Palm Avenue Primary Health Care Centre, which, he said, helped in promoting healthy living among residents of the host community.
The Commandant of the centre, Air Vice Marshal Idi Gamso expressed appreciation to the chairman and his team for the visit and promised to continue with corporate social responsibility programmes of the Armed Forces to maintain cordial relationship with the people of Mushin Local Government area, being the host community.
The Commandant identified some skill acquisition programmes of the centre, designed to equip and empower youths and women in various income generating professions.
He said he was looking forward to hosting another health outreach for the people of Mushin community by December 2022, as he enjoined the government to embark on public enlightenment and sensitization against environmental abuse and social vices.
The Air force boss mentioned some of the activities being executed by his military patrol team, which has led to the recovery of electricity armored cables from hoodlums who specialize in vandalising electricity equipment.
He promised that his men will intensify efforts towards securing Mushin and its environs.
He appealed to the council chairman and the entire management team for support in the ongoing building projects of the Nigerian Armed Forces Resettlement Centre – a 2 storey building and 60-room hostel for trainees and apartments for wives and children of military officers who died in the course of service.
Responding, Bamigboye assured of the council’s support towards encouraging and motivating NAFRC in its efforts and contributions towards promoting healthy living among the people in Mushin.
