The Orashi National Congress (ONC) has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigerian Army to accelerate the establishment of the approved Army Brigade in Ahoada, Rivers State, warning that further delay could prolong insecurity across the Orashi region.
In a formal appeal dated November 10, 2026, addressed to the President through the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Army Staff and the Rivers State Governor, the socio-cultural organisation described the proposed military formation as a critical intervention for restoring lasting peace to the area.
The ONC said communities across Orashi have endured years of cult-related violence, kidnapping, armed robbery and attacks on farmers, with far-reaching consequences for farming, commerce, education and community life.
According to the organisation, the Federal Government’s approval of an Army Brigade in Ahoada had raised considerable hope among residents, who view the initiative as a strategic response to the region’s security situation.
It stressed, however, that approval alone was not enough, insisting that it must translate into a functional military presence.
“The people can no longer afford prolonged delays in its implementation,” the Congress stated.
The organisation called on the Federal Government to provide the necessary funding, administrative backing and other approvals required for the Brigade’s immediate take-off.
It also urged the Nigerian Army to fast-track the deployment of personnel and equipment, alongside the development of essential facilities, including access roads, barracks, administrative buildings, perimeter fencing, electricity, water supply, drainage systems, a parade ground and medical facilities.
The ONC further called on the Rivers State Government and other relevant stakeholders to provide the logistical, infrastructural and institutional support needed to bring the project to fruition.
Reaffirming its commitment to the initiative, the Congress assured the Federal Government and military authorities of the cooperation of traditional rulers, community leaders, youths, women and other stakeholders across the Orashi region.
It also pledged to promote peaceful civil-military relations and to support all lawful efforts aimed at protecting lives and property.
The organisation concluded with an appeal for the speedy realisation of the project, saying the anticipated military presence would strengthen public confidence, protect livelihoods and consolidate the prevailing peace across the region.
The appeal comes amid growing expectations among residents that the approved Army Brigade will move beyond administrative approval to full operational deployment.