IBADAN, Oyo -                                  The Nigerian Army has re-assured of its readiness to synergize with governments at levels to curb the spate of security challenges bedeviling the nation.

The assurance followed on Tuesday on the heels of a new General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, Ibadan, Major-General Anthony Omozoje, during his courtesy visit to Governor Seyi Makinde in his office at Agodi, Ibadan.

The new GOC, in the company of his immediate predecessor, Major-General Okwudili Azinta, assured the governor of the readiness of his division to continue to participate fully in creating an enabling environment for the government to function in line with the vision of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai.

He further noted that he would do everything in his powers to improve on what his predecessor did.

He said; “I will live up to the expectations required of me and I will continue with the good work my predecessor has done.”

“I look forward to working with everyone and I wish to enjoy the same cooperation you accorded my predecessor,” he added.

Maj.Gen. Omozoje, however, sought for the governor’s support in order to make the Division achieve the maintenance of peace and harmony in the state.

He assured the governor of the readiness of his Division to continue to participate fully in creating an enabling environment for the government.

In his response, Governor Makinde who was elated by the visit, lauded the support of the Army in the maintenance of peace, most especially during the last general elections, which resulted to the free, fair and credible election witnessed in the state.

According to Makinde: “I want to use this opportunity to thank the outgoing GOC because he was here at the heat of the election with the spirit of fairness, and without taking any side. This allowed for a successful Election.”

“I know that most officers that have served as GOC in Ibadan have gone ahead to become the big boss at the end of the day such as Chief of Army Staff and head of the state, we will meet you at that position.”

While further indicating that he would continue to have a good working relationship with all security agencies in the state, noting that the three requests made by the outgoing GOC have been looked into.

“The outgoing GOC had discussed major three issues with me; the issue of Abattoir at the barrack; the dilapidated structure of the School at the Barrack and shooting of the range in the barrack,” he said.

He stressed that his administration has taken steps on these requests, and the market at the front of the barrack will soon be evacuated.

The governor, however, assured the new GOC that his government would not relent in its efforts at providing adequate logistics to the Division for its smooth operation in the area of security of lives and property.