Abia State Government says it is resolute in its commitment to eliminate all forms of criminal activities within the state, especially kidnappings for ransom.
The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Prince Okey Kanu stated this while briefing Journalists on the outcome of this week’s Executive Council Meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti.
Prince Kanu noted that the State government has adopted strategic measures to establish lasting security within the state including the launch of the “Operation Crush” initiative to tackle all cases of insecurity in the state.
Kanu emphasized that the current administration’s primary focus in addressing security challenges is aimed at creating a conducive environment for investors.
He highlighted the government’s deliberate actions aimed at maintaining peace, and added that Abia has experienced a considerable level of security and tranquility since the inception of the current administration.
Kanu underscored the importance of security as a critical element in the government’s agenda for rebuilding the state, emphasizing the use of strategic investments to combat insecurity in Abia.
“Government has been trying to create an enabling environment to make businesses to thrive. We are trying to ensure that those factors that create insecurity are avoided.
“Government is making the right investments in the right areas to ensure that there is security.
“When government provides appropriate infrastructure in the state, What government is doing is to attract investors, that will invest in Abia and create employment opportunities for the people of Abia.
“We believe that through that strategy people are gainfully employed in one way or the other issues of insecurity will be reduced,” he said.
In his contribution, the Special Adviser to Governor on Security, Navy Commander Macdonald Uba (Rtd), emphasized the present administration’s aspiration to make Abia the number one state in all aspects and highlighted the necessity of ensuring security to achieve this goal.
Uba commended the Alex Otti adminstration on the successes achieved in addressing security challenges through initiatives like ‘Operation Crush’ and the demolition of criminal hideouts in Lokpanta.
