News
Okpebholo promises speedy completion of 83 Division facilities in Edo
The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has assured that the temporary facility provided by the state government for the commencement of the 83 Division of the Nigerian Army will be ready within the next two weeks.
Okpebholo gave the assurance during an inspection of the ongoing rehabilitation and development work at the facility in Teboga, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state on Monday in Benin.
It will be recalled that President Bola Tinubu approved the establishment of four new divisions of the Nigerian Army in Makurdi (5 Division), Ilorin (9 Division), Jalingo (10 Division) and Benin (83 Division).
The governor said work had already commenced at the site, including environmental sanitation, rehabilitation of existing structures and other necessary preparations.
He said the barracks and other facilities would be ready within the stipulated period, adding that the contractor had assured him that more bulldozers would be deployed to accelerate the work.
“The new division is coming to Edo State, so work is already in progress. Environmental cleaning is already underway, while the existing structures are being worked on.
“The barracks and everything will be ready in the next two weeks. We are sure of progress, and a lot of work will be done here.
“The contractor has assured me that he will add more bulldozers to what he already has on site.
“This will enhance the pace of work and ensure the quick delivery of what we expect here,” Okpebholo said.
He said rehabilitation of the existing buildings would continue simultaneously with other construction activities.
The governor said the state was fully prepared to host the division, adding that alternative temporary office spaces were also available for immediate use, if required.
Okpebholo expressed confidence that tremendous progress would be recorded at the site within the next two weeks.
Speaking to newsmen shortly after the inspection, the commander, 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Balogun, said the visit was in furtherance of the directive of Tinubu.
Balogun said Tinubu’s directive, conveyed through the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, was to ensure the operationalisation of the 83 Division of the Nigerian Army.
He said a team from the Army Headquarters had visited the facility about four or five days earlier as part of efforts to implement the strategic directive.
He commended the governor for making the temporary facility available for the immediate operationalisation of the division.
“Between the last time we came here, about four or five days ago, and now, we have seen tremendous work ongoing in that regard.
“I want to thank the governor for that, and we believe that within the shortest possible time, this place will be ready for the immediate operationalisation of the division as pronounced,” he said.
Kano APC rally: Ahmed Bala hails TSG, Faleke, says four years not enough to consolidate Tinubu’s reforms
EPL: ‘No longer sharp, quick’ – Carragher names who to blame for Arsenal’s first goal against Chelsea
’15 Northern States Will Collapse Within Three Months’ – Ogunyemi Hits Atiku Over Subsidy Return Promise
“He married three wives so they wouldn’t conspire against him” – Pete Edochie shares uncle’s unusual strategy
“I feel like my life is under threat” – Sarah Martins calls out dispatch rider she once helped over alleged harassment
Fed Min Of Industry, Trade & Investment Records N3.07bn in Questioned Transactions as Funds Are Misapplied, Payments Bypass Controls – Secrets Reporters Nigeria
“If Peter Obi becomes President, insecurity will become a thing of the past” – Ex-military officer declares
Exclusive: No National Population Census Since 2006, Yet Agency Chairman Nasir Isa Kwarra Said He Spent ₦240 Billion To Count Nigerians – Secrets Reporters Nigeria
“Even if you have been with fifty, it’s two” – Lady advises women on ‘lies’ to tell men who want to marry them
2027: If You Had The Guts To Challenge Sitting President, Why Didn’t You Come Out? – Sambo Fires Datti
Exclusive: Niger Delta Suffers While MDGIF Director Oluwole Adama Hides N12.9 Billion Natural Gas Fund – Secrets Reporters Nigeria
AFCON qualifiers: Charlton confirm Okonkwo’s Eagles invitation
Falcons to get new coach today, NSC, NFF confirm
Flights to and from Indonesia’s capital resume after volcanic eruption forced a 2-day closure
Arokodare needs to press more – Ajax coach
Hong Kong aviation success today means more than just adding routes
Trabzonspor coach allays Onuachu’s injury fears
CBN Deputy Governor Emem Usoro Who Was Side Chic To A Married Man Accused Of Watching Him Take His Last Breath, Buried Him Alone And Took His Death Certificate From His Wife – Secrets Reporters Nigeria
EFCC probes abandoned N14bn Asaba-Onitsha road project
Bandits kill 10, abduct dozens in Sokoto raid
Headlines21 hours agoEPL: ‘No longer sharp, quick’ – Carragher names who to blame for Arsenal’s first goal against Chelsea
- Politics14 hours ago
2027: If You Had The Guts To Challenge Sitting President, Why Didn’t You Come Out? – Sambo Fires Datti
- News14 hours ago
Paper Promises vs. Real Pulses: Why Nigeria’s Hypertension Crisis Demands Cash-Backing, Not Just Budget Speech-Making – Professor Emmanuel Alhassan and LISDEL
- News24 hours ago
How Ahmed Bolaji Nagode’s Led NAPTIN Swallowed ₦2.77 Billion in Public Fees That Never Reached Nigeria’s Treasury – Secrets Reporters Nigeria
- News14 hours ago
Stolen funds? ₦76 Billion Paid Out To Non Existing Poor Nigerians By Bola Tinubu Government Through Nigeria’s Cash Transfer Programme – Secrets Reporters Nigeria
- Entertainment18 hours ago
“The lady fell from her seat and started crying” — Man recounts dramatic moment after ₦5 million donation in church
- News21 hours ago
RCICA Lagos: ₦303 Million Assets Uninsured, ₦7.7m Payments Tied to Regulatory Breaches Under the Leadership Of Wilfred Ikatari – Secrets Reporters Nigeria
- Entertainment21 hours ago
“We were always hungry” – Jarvis opens up on difficult childhood, mother’s ailment and how she met Peller
