Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, on Friday decorated eight newly-promoted officers of the Nigeria Police Force serving in the state and honoured four other officers of Abia origin, who have just successfully completed their course of study from the Police Academy, Wudil, Kano.
The police officers who graduated from the Police Academy’s regular Course Five (5) include ASP Uche Kelechi Eloyi, ASP Azubuike Prince Chisom, ASP Golden Agbugbakansi, and ASP Mercy Egwumba Amarachi.
Gov Otti with the four officers of Abia origin
Those promoted are ASP 1 Itiola Lawrence, ASP 1 Agha Etta Arusi, ASP Okah Sunday, ASP Nwabende Stanley, ASP Igoche Nicholas, ASP Kali Innocent, ASP Obinna Ogubunka E., and ASP Lawrence Ushie of the Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB).
Governor Otti during the ceremony emphasized that in the ‘New Abia’ he envisions, residents will not be judged by their state or local government of origin but rather by their contributions to the state’s socio-economic growth and development.
Governor Otti (left) decorating ASP Lawrence Ushie. Helping out (right), Mr. Chinedu Ekeke, Deputy Chief of Staff.
“The new Abia we are building doesn’t care so much about state of origin. It doesn’t care about the local government or where you come from. The new Abia cares about you and what you can do.
“In so far you are part and parcel of this state, you are treated equally with others who were born and bred here,” Governor Otti said.
He maintained that that birthplace should not determine one’s worth and added that one’s place of birth is an accident of history.
Governor Otti who congratulated the newly promoted officials and graduands, urged them to strive for excellence in all their tasks, as well as seize opportunities for career advancement and assured of the state’s unwavering support in their pursuit of greater career achievements.
Gov Otti in a group photograph with the eight newly-promoted officers
”I want to assure you that this government will give you all the necessary support that you would require to turn out very successful. We are very proud of you and we know you will do us proud as time goes on,” he said.
Responding on behalf of the officers, ASP 1 Itiola Lawrence expressed gratitude to Governor Otti for his support to the police force.
The ceremony was attended by senior government officials, including the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Ikechukwu Uwanna; Commissioner for Education, Prof. Uche Eme-Uche; and the Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr. Chinedu Ekeke.
