Operation Udoka Builds Trust With School Support In Anambra
In conflict-affected communities, rebuilding trust often begins not with force, but with compassion, and sometimes, with something as simple as a school bag.
In a move to strengthen civil-military relations and promote education, the Nigerian Armed Forces have provided learning materials to pupils of Ogwumabiri Primary School in Lilu, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, under Operation UDO KA.
The outreach, led by the Headquarters Joint Task Force South East, saw pupils receive school bags and exercise books in a gesture aimed at inspiring academic excellence while restoring confidence among residents.
Representing the Commander of the Joint Task Force and General Officer Commanding 82 Division, Major General Oluremi Ayobami Fadairo, the Chief of Staff, Brigadier General Saka Jimoh, described education as a powerful tool for societal transformation and long-term development.
He urged the pupils to make good use of the materials and assured the community of the military’s continued commitment to peace and security in the area.
Also speaking, the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Olalekan Ayeni, noted that the initiative reflects the Armed Forces’ broader strategy of fostering sustainable peace by investing in the future of children.
He added that such efforts are key to encouraging displaced residents to return as normalcy gradually returns to Lilu.
The Headteacher of the school, Mrs Grace Nnubia, expressed appreciation for the support, pledging to uphold discipline and academic excellence in line with the values promoted by the Nigerian Army.
The event, attended by senior military officers including Colonel Madaki Yakubu of the 302 Artillery Regiment, highlighted a softer dimension of military engagement, one focused on community partnership and development.
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