The perimeter fencing and renovation of a block of four classrooms at Saint Pius Xth Grammar School, Onicha Igbo in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State have been completed and commissioned.
The projects were sponsored by an indigene of the community and the General Officer Commanding (GOC) the 81 Division of the Nigeria Army, Major General Lawrence Fejokwu.
Speaking at the event, the Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Faruk Yahaya, affirmed the resolve of the military to continue to intervene positively in addressing infrastructural deficit, particularly in the education sector, in all parts of the country even as it would foster better and peaceful military civil relations in the country.
Lt. Gen. Yahaya, who was represented by Major Gen. Sanni Mohammed, said that the gesture was one of the innovations introduced by the Army to foster military/ civilian relations and also sustain peace and development in its areas of operation in the country.
He enjoined other senior military officers to emulate Major Gen. Fejokwu on his show of love and interest in the development of his community by embarking on the laudable project.
The Army boss also hailed the state governor, Sen Ifeanyi Okowa, for the prevailing peace and security in the state, just as he commended the Obi of Onicha Ugbo, HRM Victor Chukwumalieze, for his encouragement towards the actualisation of the project in good time.
In his remarks, Major Gen. Fejokwu stated that he embarked on the projects to sustain the security of staff and students and to enhance effective teaching and learning in the school.
He expressed appreciation to the Chief Of Army Staff who gave the approval for the commissioning as well as to his friends for supporting him to complete the project.
The principal of the school, Rev. Father Anthony Banye, had earlier said that the school established in 1960, had produced greatmen who were doing well in the state and beyond.
While thanking the Old Boys Association of the school for always coming to the aid of the school when it mattered most, the principal appreciated Major Gen. Fejokwu for his kind gesture in ensuring the security and protection of the school from vandalism.
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