FIC Report (Ebonyi State) – Ebonyi State governor, Francis Nwifuru has approved the establishment of the Nigerian Army Training Depot (NATD) in Amasiri community, Afikpo local government area, as a way to stern the tide of security challenges in the state.
Nwifuru announced this shortly after receiving a senior delegation of the Nigerian Army led by the General Officer Commanding, 82 Division – Major General Oluremi Fadairo, alongside stakeholders and traditional rulers from Afikpo Local Government Area at his residence.
According to him “Our discussions centered on strengthening security collaboration and advancing strategic development in Ebonyi State.
I am pleased to announce that Amasiri in Afikpo Local Government Area has been approved as the host community for a newly established Nigerian Army Training Depot (NATD). Following extensive consultations, the people of Afikpo granted their consent for the Ebonyi State Government to allocate the land and issue a Certificate of Occupancy to the Nigerian Army. With all approvals in place, groundwork is expected to commence immediately.
This important development will stimulate economic activities, create employment opportunities, attract critical federal infrastructure, and significantly enhance security within Ebonyi State and its environs.
It will also strengthen civil–military relations, promote national integration, and position our state more prominently within Nigeria’s security architecture.
This milestone further complements other strategic federal investments in Ebonyi State, including the ongoing construction of the Nigerian Navy School in Oferekpe Agbaja, reinforcing our state’s growing profile as a destination for national institutions.
I commend highly Mr. President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria, for his unwavering commitment to national security, inclusive development, and equitable distribution of critical federal institutions.
I also appreciate the leadership of the Nigerian Army, the people and traditional institutions of Afikpo, and all stakeholders whose cooperation made this achievement possible.” Nwifuru stated.
Signed
BAKARE LAURETTA
HOC FIC ABAKALIKI
7/01/2026
