Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti OFR, affirms his unwavering commitment to providing full support to the newly redeployed service commanders in the state, emphasizing the crucial role of security in fostering economic growth and development.
During the official send-off ceremony for meritorious service commanders, Governor Otti expresses gratitude to outgoing commanders and highlights the successes in securing areas like Leru, Lokpanta, and Lekwesi. Welcoming the new commanders, he charges them to exceed their predecessors’ achievements in ensuring security across the state.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, Commander Macdonald Uba (Rtd), commends the outgoing commanders for their dedicated service and notes their contribution to making Abia a leading crime-free state. Governor Otti’s Operation Crush initiative is underscored as a key element in achieving a crime-free Abia. Former Military Administrator General Ike Nwachukwu (Rtd) congratulates the redeployed commanders, urging them to support Governor Otti’s efforts in maximizing security.
Brigadier General N.J Edet, on behalf of outgoing commanders, expresses gratitude for Governor Otti’s steadfast commitment to addressing insecurity in Abia, acknowledging the pivotal role of Operation Crush in enhancing socio-economic activities. The post concludes by listing the departing and incoming service commanders, with prominent government figures and security agencies present at the send-off ceremony.
By Divine Nwankwo,
Assistant Head of Information/Press,
Government House, Umuahia.
