‘Military’s GIWA 2 Project Boost To Economy’

The Economic Monitoring Alliance has described the recently inaugurated secured communication network for the Armed Forces, nicknamed GIWA 2 Project, as a boost to the economy.

The GIWA 2 Project is designed to provide secure means of communications, real time instant reporting as well as information exchange between the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies and bring about enhanced collaboration between defence intelligence and the entire security community.

The group in a press statement issued at the weekend joined President Muhammadu Buhari and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPCL) Limited communication team to commend the Armed Forces of Nigeria under the leadership of Gen. Lucky Irabor for the innovation.

The alliance said that an improved and secured communication system will enhance ongoing operations of the Nigerian military and other security agencies, thereby making it safer for economic activities to thrive.

The press statement signed by the chairman of the group, Bola Adegoke attributed the strength of the military in advanced countries to secured communication networks.

He said, “We commend the GIWA 2 Project as it is one of the several initiatives of the Gen. LEO Irabor led AFN aimed at deepening collaboration in tackling the security challenges in the country.

“Our study shows that the effectiveness seen in the military and security agencies of advanced countries have secured communication networks as one of the factors responsible.

“We salute the CDS and his team for this noble objective which will enhance security for our farmers and give a boost to other economic activities.”