The Nigerian Army has commissioned a newly established Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Centre in Dukku Local Government Area of Gombe State, as part of efforts to enhance civil-army relations.
The project, executed under the Chief of Army Staff Special Intervention Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Project was facilitated by the Director General of Land Forces Simulation Centre Nigeria, Major General Mohammed Bello Wabili.
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According to the Nigerian Army, the project is part of continued effort to strengthen its relationship with civil communities and support national development through education and technology.
In his remarks, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, noted that the project underscores the Nigerian Army’s unwavering commitment to fostering positive civil-military relations while contributing meaningfully to the social and economic growth of host communities.
Represented by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division, Major General Folusho Oyinlola, the COAS commended Major General Mohammed Wabili for his foresight and dedication in facilitating the project and urged the beneficiaries to make good use of the facilities provided.
He said the CIMIC projects initiative seeks to give back to the people of Nigeria, recognizing them as critical partners in progress, and complement the efforts of the states by providing basic amenities and infrastructure to enhance the quality of life of the benefiting communities
Lt. Gen. Shaibu stated that the Nigerian Army has undertaken over 250 of such intervention projects across the six geopolitical zones, which he said have significantly contributed to non-kinetic efforts at managing the country’s security challenges in the country.
Earlier, the project facilitator, Maj. Gen. MB Wabili, expressed gratitude to the COAS for his continuous commitment to bridging the gap between the Nigerian Army and the civilian populace through sustainable community-oriented projects.
He noted that the ICT Centre would serve as a hub for learning, innovation, and empowerment, particularly for students and young people in the area, by promoting learning, and empowering the local population with vital technological skills
Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, represented by the Commissioner for Trade, Industry and Tourism, Nasiru Mohammed Aliyu, commended the Nigerian Army for its continuous contributions to the state.
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He described the ICT Centre as a welcome development that will strengthen educational and economic advancement in Dukku LGA and the state at large.
Daily Telescope reports that the newly commissioned ICT Centre is equipped with desktop computers, a solar inverter system, projector, printer, laminating machine, central server, and other equipment aimed at enhancing digital literacy among the local population.
