The governor gave the assurance when he received the Air Officer Commanding, Mobility Command of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Vice-Marshall Samuel Abosede, and the Flag Officer Commanding, Central Naval Command of the Nigerian Navy, Rear Admiral Peter Agba, in Yenagoa on Tuesday.
He also announced the donation of land to the NN and the NAF to enable them to build an airstrip in the state.
Dickson said, "The airstrip, when completed, will serve the military personnel in the state, pending the completion of the cargo airport, which will be completed by the end of next year."
He intimated the military officers with the progress of work on the N25bn cargo airport, saying it was a collaboration between the state and the Federal Government.
The governor said clearing of the project site, sand-filling and construction of the runway would cost N2bn.
He added that the sand filling and runway construction were being handled by the state government
The governor stated that the approval of an airstrip would not only enhance the efficiency of the NAF and NN, it would also fast rack development of the state.
Dickson said the land approved for the Central Naval Command would also be used for the construction of its permanent site, research institute, hospitals and schools.
Dickson said, "I know that Naval schools are usually very good and so we have already made land available. However, there are some issues emanating from your headquarters as to what our contributions in developing that school should be. So, we are in the process of working out appropriate contributions we can make."
He noted that no amount of investment in security should be considered too much in view of the role it plays in national development and stability.
The governor said though, his administration had succeeded in reducing crime in the upland areas of the state, it was still contending with sea piracy, kidnapping and crude oil theft on the waterways.
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