The Cross River State Authorities has referred to as on the Commander of 13 Brigade Nigerian Military, Calabar, Main Common Everest Okoro, to convey his zest and experience to bear in combating the rising menace of kidnappings, cultism and armed theft within the state.
Deputy Governor of the state, Peter Odey, gave the cost on Friday when Okoro got here to inform him of his elevation to the rank of Main-Common.
The deputy governor reiterated that the rising safety challenges in components of the state have been worrisome, unparalleled and wanted safety businesses to accentuate their approaches.
Odey reiterated the state authorities’s continued assist to the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
Okoro was amongst the 46 newly promoted Main Generals of the Nigerian Military.
Whereas congratulating him on his promotion, Odey mentioned, “Your new standing is clearly the direct results of professionalism slightly than an accident of luck. Certainly, you stand out because the proverbial goldfish that can’t be hidden.”