By Sodiq Adelakun
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday at the Lagos House, Marina.
The visit was to express gratitude to the Governor for hosting the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, on Sunday.
During the visit, General Musa also took the opportunity to appreciate Governor Sanwo-Olu for the constant support the Nigerian Military receives from his government.
The CDS acknowledged the importance of the state government’s collaboration with the military in maintaining peace and security in the state.
The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Sanwo-Olu on New Media, Jubril Gawat, disclosed the visit via his official social media page, stating that the Governor received the CDS at the Lagos House, Marina.
The visit highlights the cordial relationship between the military and the state government, and their shared commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of citizens.
The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Sanwo-Olu on New Media, Jubril Gawat, who disclosed the visit via his official X page, wrote: “Governor of Lagos State, Mr @jidesanwoolu this morning received the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, on a Courtesy Visit at the Lagos House, Marina.
“The CDS is on a visit to the Governor to thank him on various initiatives the State Government has been doing to support the Nigerian Armed Forces.
“He also thanked Mr Governor for giving the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle a very warm welcome, as they came to introduce the #InvictusGames to the Governor yesterday.
“The CDS says the Nigerian Armed Forces remains professional and has continued to grow stronger under the leadership of Mr President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR.”