YOUTH COUNCIL ABIA EXECUTIVES PAY COURTESY VISIT TO COMMISSIONER OF POLICE
The newly elected Executive Members of the Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), Abia State Chapter, on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, at the Police Headquarters, Bende Road, Umuahia.
The visit, which was aimed at officially introducing the new leadership of the Council to the state police authority, also served as a platform to outline the Council’s agenda and forge stronger collaboration in tackling crime and social vices across the state.
Speaking during the meeting, State Chairman of OYC, Comrade Eugene Okonta, expressed appreciation for the Commissioner’s prior support but voiced his disappointment over the absence of police presence during the recently concluded state convention and election of the Council, despite formal communication and assurances.
Comrade Okonta went on to unveil the Council’s 2025 agenda, which includes a robust partnership with security agencies to combat criminal activities, particularly in vulnerable communities. He pledged OYC’s support in intelligence gathering and public sensitization as part of their contribution to a safer Abia State.
In his response, the State Commissioner of Police,CP Danladi Isa lauded the youth body for its proactive outreach and affirmed the Command’s readiness to collaborate with OYC in areas of crime prevention, especially on issues such as drug abuse, kidnapping, child trafficking, and cult-related activities. He gave firm assurances that the police would henceforth provide security coverage for all OYC events.
In a decisive move, the CP ordered an immediate investigation into the failure of the assigned officers to attend the Council’s state convention, instructing his Personal Assistant to query those responsible. “The safety of lives and property in Abia State remains my top priority,” he stated.
CP Isa also directed the Police Public Relations Officer, Inspector Maureen Chinaaka, to provide OYC executives with emergency hotlines to facilitate prompt communication and intelligence sharing.
The visit concluded with a vote of thanks by the OYC State Secretary, Comrade Mbanaso Onyekachi Benedict, who expressed gratitude for the CP’s warm reception and reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to working closely with the police.
The meeting was marked by the presentation of a gift to the CP from the OYC leadership and a group photograph featuring top police officials and Council executives.
