Emma Elekwa
It was jubilation galore in Lilu, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State as Nigerian Army distributed educational materials to management, teachers and pupils of Ogwumabiri Primary school in the area.
The items distributed were schools bags and exercise books.
General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division Nigerian Army Enugu, Brig Gen SA Jimoh presented the items on behalf Major Gen. Oluremi Fadairo.
He said the gesture was to give beneficiaries sense of belonging as well as inspire them to pursue academic excellence while creating atmosphere of Comradie with the community.
According to him, the Army as is their tradition to enhance academic excellence and Civil/Military relationship decided to put smiles on the faces of the pupils of the school by sharing out quality school bags and exercise books to
“The Army’s believes that education is a legacy and a strong tool for social engineering, economic well-being and positive all-round development,” he added.
Charge to improve academically
Jimoh encouraged the staff and pupils to use the gifts to improve their academic qualities.
He assured the Army’s presence to provide maximum security not just for the pupils but the entire community and indeed the State.
Addressing newsmen, Deputy director Army Public Relations 82 Division Nigerian Army Enugu Lt Col Olabisi Ayeni described the children as the future of any community.
He underscored the importance of peace to development, which he said motivated the Army to develop the Children as leaders of tomorrow.
“Those who are afraid of coming back should return to their home as peace is gradually returning to the community,” he stressed.
The headteacher, Mrs Grace Nnubia received the gifts on behalf of the school, thanking the Nigerian Army for the gesture.
She promised to uphold the standards of the school to meet the excellence for which the Nigerian Army is known.
The visibly excited benefiting pupils could not hold their joy just as the locals expressed gratitude to the Army for bringing back life and social activities into their hitherto deserted community.
Some of the Officers’ who were part of the presentation team were Colonel Madaki Yakubu Commander 302 Artillery Regiment (General Support) Onitsha and other senior officers from 82 Division Nigerian Army Enugu.
