Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has expressed his administration’s readiness to partner with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to establish an international secondary school and a tactical training facility in the state.
Governor Otti gave the assurance when he received a delegation of the NSCDC on a courtesy visit. He was represented at the meeting by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr Emmanuel Meribole.
The Governor expressed confidence that the proposed partnership would bring positive results to Abia State and Nigeria, adding that his administration was committed to supporting projects that would promote education, security and human capacity development.
He explained that the state government had earlier identified two possible locations for the proposed international secondary school in Bende and Ukwa West Local Government Areas.
However, following the recent approval granted for the establishment of a university and a college of education in Bende, the government decided to consider another location at Nsirimo in Umuahia South Local Government Area.
According to him, the proposed site would be presented to the NSCDC delegation for inspection and assessment to determine its suitability for the project.
Governor Otti assured the delegation that once a suitable location was agreed upon, his administration would provide the necessary support within its capacity to ensure the successful establishment of the proposed institutions.
In their separate remarks, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Elder Goodluck Ubochi, and the Chairman of Umuahia South Local Government Area, Mr Chinedu Enwereuzo, welcomed the NSCDC delegation to the state and wished them a successful visit.
Earlier, the Commandant-General of the NSCDC, Prof. Abubakar Ahmed, who was represented by the Deputy Commandant-General at the Corps’ National Headquarters, Lucy Samu, said the delegation was in Abia to inspect and assess the proposed location for the institution.
The proposed partnership is expected to strengthen collaboration between the Abia State Government and the NSCDC, particularly in the areas of education, security training and institutional development.
