6 BRIGADE STRENGTHENS PARTNERSHIP WITH KWARARAFA UNIVERSITY, FEDERAL UNIVERSITY WUKARI
By Christiana Babayo
The Commander, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Chukwuemeka Michael Akaliro, has reaffirmed the Brigade’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with tertiary institutions in Taraba State during familiarisation visits to Kwararafa University and the Federal University Wukari on 22 October 2026.
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According to a statement issued by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, the visits were aimed at consolidating existing relationships, fostering mutual understanding, and exploring areas of common interest between the Nigerian Army and the two academic institutions, particularly in promoting peace, security, and a conducive learning environment.
At Kwararafa University, Wukari, the Commander was received by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shishi Zheme, alongside members of the university’s management team.
He later proceeded to the Federal University Wukari, where he was received by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Benjamin Kefas Ate, and members of the institution’s management team.
Speaking during the engagements, Brigadier General Akaliro emphasised the importance of sustained partnerships between the military and academic institutions in strengthening security, promoting peaceful coexistence, and supporting community development. He reiterated the Brigade’s readiness to work closely with both universities in areas of mutual interest, particularly those that contribute to the safety of students, staff, and the wider university communities.
The Commander explained that the visits formed part of his ongoing familiarisation engagements following his assumption of command of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army in Wukari. He noted that the relocation of the Brigade Headquarters from Jalingo to Wukari provided an opportunity to deepen engagements with key institutions, community leaders, and other stakeholders within the Brigade’s area of responsibility.
He further underscored the need for continuous dialogue and cooperation between security agencies and educational institutions, noting that effective collaboration was essential to maintaining a peaceful atmosphere that supports teaching, learning, research, and academic excellence.
In their separate remarks, the Vice-Chancellors of Kwararafa University and the Federal University Wukari expressed appreciation to the Commander for the visits and commended the Nigerian Army for its contributions to maintaining peace and security in Taraba State and the country at large.
Both university heads reaffirmed their institutions’ commitment to sustaining cordial relations with 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, pledging continued cooperation in advancing security, peaceful coexistence, and community development.
The visits featured interactive sessions between the Commander and the respective university management teams, the presentation of souvenirs, and group photographs.
The engagements underscore 6 Brigade Nigerian Army’s commitment to strengthening civil-military relations and building strategic partnerships with critical institutions to support peace, security, and development in Taraba State.
