Akwa Ibom government has donated N200 million for the renovation of Wellington Bassey Barracks, Ibagwa in Abak local government area of the state.
Governor Udom Emmanuel made the donation at the 2017 West African Social Activity (WASA) held in the barracks on Saturday and thanked the Nigerian Army for its contributions in providing the security of lives and property in the state.
Emmanuel said the soldiers that were toiling day and night to keep peace in the country deserved a better place to stay with their families, adding, “we have enjoyed a whole lot of cooperation in terms of security.
“Through this barracks, they (soldiers) have helped us to actually keep peace within the community and Akwa Ibom State.
“Through this barracks, they have been able to enforce discipline in so many quarters; it will not be wise for me to be here as a governor, and just leave this barracks without our signature,” he announced.
(NAN)
