Chuks Oyema-Aziken
The Rebirth Coalition says recent testimonials by a delegation of the European Union confirms that the Nigerian military is not relenting in restoring peace and supporting economic development in the country.
The European Union (EU) Managing Director for Africa, Mrs Rita Laranjinha recently led a team accompanied by EU Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Samuel Isopi and other EU and United Nations (UN) officials on a courtesy visit to the Theatre Commander Joint Task Force (JTF) North East (NE) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Major General Christopher Musa.
During the visit, the delegation commended the Nigerian military for its ongoing efforts at restoring peace in the Northeast. It further commended troops for their resilience, bravery and sacrifice in the face of daunting challenges.
Delegation leader, Mrs Rita expressed delight over the beautiful sight and calm nature of the one-time most troubled region in Nigeria.
According to her “I must commend the military for doing a great job without relenting.
Similarly, Mathew Baldwin, Deputy Director General, European Union Commission, during a visit to illegal refining site in Rivers, to inspect the impacts on the environment by the European Union, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC) and the Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Delta Safe, commended the JTF and the NNPC, for the great work done to salvage and restore the Nigerian oil and gas sector.
The Rebirth Coalition in a press release on Monday stated that these testimonials coming from the EU is a confirmation that the military is bolding tackling the various security challenges facing the country.
The press release signed by the Convener, Oladapo Bolaji and Secretary, Hassan Danladi, said it is an assurance that Nigeria will definitely win the current war.
According to the Coalition, “The Coalition is reassured by the words of the EU delegation that the various efforts of the Armed Forces of Nigeria under Gen. LEO Irabor will eventually restore peace in the places facing security challenges.
“We are also assured that economic development will be boosted as the JTF decisively tackle oil thieves in the Niger-Delta region.
“Nigerians must not allow criminals instill fear into us, we must continue to support and pray for the military. We in the Rebirth Coalition see light at the end of the tunnel.”
