Wike hands over guest house to Nigerian Army

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has handed over the Chief of Army Staff Guest House constructed by the Rivers State Government  to the Nigerian Army.   The  ceremony  took place at the premises of the Chief of Army Staff Guest House on Friday  and  was witnessed by senior commanders of the Nigerian Army and officials […]

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has handed over the Chief of Army Staff Guest House constructed by the Rivers State Government  to the Nigerian Army. 

 The  ceremony  took place at the premises of the Chief of Army Staff Guest House on Friday  and  was witnessed by senior commanders of the Nigerian Army and officials of the Rivers State government. 

 Speaking, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike stated  that his administration  decided  to construct the lodge as part of its resolve to give the Chief of Army Staff and other principal  officers befitting accommodation whenever they are in Rivers State. 

 The governor said that  the plots where the Guest House  was built initially belonged to  the Nigerian Army before it was revoked. 

 He said: “The certificate of occupancy will be handed over to the General Officer Commanding 6 Division.  This property  belongs to the  Nigerian Army onward.”

 Responding, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Tukur Buratai expressed gratitude  to the Rivers State governor for the kind gesture.

 He said the  Guest House would be used by the Nigerian Army  to host Chiefs of Army Staff beginning from himself.