Adeleke hosts Chief of Army Staff, applauds military

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state, yesterday, praised the Nigerian military for shunning anti-democratic acts, describing democracy as a necessity for all societies.

Welcoming the Chief of Army, General Taoheed Lagbaja, to his country home, yesterday, Adeleke condemned democratic setbacks in some parts of Africa and urged the strengthening of democratic correction mechanisms instead of coup d’état.

In a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke described the Nigerian military as a thoroughbred professional service, which upholds respect for the constitution while serving as a protector of the democratic process and national stability.

The governor, who also commissioned the civil-military school at Alusekere, Ede, said: “The military, especially the Nigerian army, is a critical pillar of our national life. We owe the military accolades and commendation for securing and protecting the nation.”

Responding, the Chief of Army Staff said he was in the state in continuation of his nationwide visit to army formations in the country, noting that he was at the governor’s residence to pay homage.

He assured the governor of deep support for democracy and good governance, assuring that the engineering construction arm of the army is prepared to undertake projects from any willing states.