In a bid to reinforce the existing partnership, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative (ASR Africa), Dr. Ubon Udoh; last week led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, at the Army Headquarters in Abuja.
At the meeting, Dr. Udoh who conveyed the vision of the Chairman of ASR Africa, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, that peace and social cohesion is requisite for National development, congratulated Lieutenant General Shaibu on his recent appointment as Chief of Army Staff while commiserating with him on the loss of his predecessor.
The visit, he said, offered an opportunity for the ASR Africa delegation to provide an update on the ongoing project for the Nigerian Army, restating the commitment of his team to the project completion with quality, transparency and fiscal responsibility.
According to Udoh, the project, the construction of a 120-unit Corporal and Below Quarters for the Nigerian Army worth N2 billion, under its Security Sector Support Grant, has reached 85 percent completion rate.
Responding, Lieutenant General Shaibu expressed profound appreciation to ASR Africa and its Chairman, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, for the support given to the Nigerian Army, acknowledging that this gesture has reawakened their commitment to do more for the country.
He acknowledged the huge sacrifice being paid by the personnel of the Service and reiterated that ASR Africa has “set the pace” for other organizations to emulate. He therefore requested more support, especially in the rehabilitation of their fallen heroes.
The visit also in attendance, the team of specialists from ASR Africa as well as the Nigerian Army top management.
