The Commander, 2 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brig Gen. Ken Chigbu has called for peace and unity across all the ethnic and religious groups in Nigeria.
He made the call on Monday during a public speaking engagement in commemoration of the Nigerian Army Celebration with the theme: “Sound Administration as a Panacea for Effective Military Operations,” held at Community Secondary School Aka Offot, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital.
Chigbu stated that the unity and interest of Nigeria was beyond the interest of any group, stressing that everyone should make deliberate efforts in ensuring that the country remained indivisible.
He explained that the essence of the Army Day Celebration was to look beyond the Nigerian Civil war and embrace the need to address problems peacefully rather than resorting to arms.
According to him, “The celebration started July 4, 1978 and since then it has been an annual event.
“It is high time we looked beyond the Nigeria civil war and embraced the mechanism…
