Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu has commissioned the Nigerian Army Information/ Call Centre in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital today.
Adebayo who was given a tour of the facility by Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai.
After the tour, Adebayo said, “It gives me great pleasure to be here in your midst on this day for the important occasion of the Commissioning Of The Nigerian Army Information/Call Centre.
“I wish to thank the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and the entire institution of the Nigerian Army for giving me the honour to be here as a guest of honour.
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“In the era we find ourselves in (The information Era), the most successful governments and institutions have mastered the art of increasing service delivery through citizen participation.
“The commissioning of an information/Call Centre by the Nigerian army is a proactive step to ensure that the Nigerian Army is not only regarded amongst the pace-setters in achieving proper citizen engagement, but also a truly modern army.
“Information/Call Centres is an important area in eGovernance. They provide avenues for citizens and other interested parties to seek and share information of government services round the clock.
“The facility that has just been commissioned will hopefully help improve the interface between security agencies and the general public.
“It will also improve the quality of information available to citizens, to enable them appreciate the great work the Nigerian Army is doing to handle current security challenges.
“I congratulate COAS and the entire Nigerian Army for this great leap in achieving Government – to –Citizen (G2C) participation and encourage you to keep innovating to ensure our country achieves its great potentials.
“Thank you and God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he said.
