In line with his vowed campaign promise to
effectively promote operational security system of the state, Governor of Imo
State, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, on Tuesday, said the security of lives and property in the
state remains the cardinal agenda of his administration.
He noted that his administration has continued to
make deliberate and positive efforts to deliver on his campaign promises,
adding that part of the efforts is to wade off hoodlums and guarantee peace and
unity in the state.
The governor stated this at the official launch of
a joint security operation, code-named: ‘Operation Iron Gate’ held at Hero's
Square in Owerri, the state capital.
The event had in attendance all security chiefs in
the state; heads of traditional institutions, chairmen of Interim Management
Committee of the Council Areas, top government officials among others.
Ihedioha reiterated the commitment of his
administration to explore positive means to offer good governance, democratic
dividends and overall development for the people, and called on Imolites to join
hands with his administration towards rebuilding the state.
He commended the security chiefs, local government
area chairmen and stakeholders who contributed to the realisation of the
programme, adding that his government would also partner the private investors
towards improving security with a view to enhancing investment and the economy
of the state.
The governor
said: "It is the sole responsibility of the government to provide for the
welfare, peace, and security of its citizens. Consequently, on the assumption of
office, we have taken very critical, positive and deliberate steps to ensure
that we meet our people at the point of their needs.
"It is very imperative that we have to take
deliberate steps against criminals who have begun to threaten the peace of our
state.
"Also, our draft bill to set up Security Trust
Fund is ready, and we believe that the state House of Assembly will begin to
deal with it immediately.
"The state government is appreciative of the
battle-readiness of the security agencies to ensure total security in the
state."
Earlier, in their separate remarks, the Special
Advisers to the Governor on Security, and Local Government and Chieftaincy
Affairs, Raymond Nkemdirim and Chukwudi Mayor Eze respectively, commended the
governor for the initiative, assuring him that it will yield the expected
result for the good of the people and state.
The Chairman of the State Security Committee and
Imo State Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Ladodo, lauded the governor for his
attention to security matters since assumption of office, and assured him on
behalf of all the security agencies to give their best in guaranteeing the security
and overall development in line with the vision and agenda of the state
government.
Major highlights of the event were the official
launch of the security operation and distribution of the vehicles to the 27 council
areas of the state and security agencies to aid effective operation and
performance.
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