ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- The Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has declared that criminals will no longer find any hiding place in the state.
Ikpeazu noted that his administration places the highest premium on security of lives and property, which he described as the bedrock of sustainable development.
The Governor stated this at the inauguration of the Eastern Ngwa Divisional Police Headquarters Building Umuobiakwa, Obingwa Local Government Area, yesterday.
The office which was built by the Abia State government was inaugurated by the Inspector-General of Police, Alkali Usman.
Governor Ikpeazu also appreciated the Service Commanders of the various security services in the State for their cooperation and hard work.
Ikpeazu further commended officers and men of the Nigerian Police for their selfless service and urged the IG to encourage them for optimal performance.
Recalling that his administration completed and handed over the brand new Zone 9 Police Headquarters Umuahia to the Nigerian Police, Okezie assured that it would continue to provide logistics to the security agencies to enable them discharge their duties effectively.
The Abia Governor disclosed that the cordial working relationship between the government and the security agencies has yielded positive results adding that the prevailing peace in the state is attributable to the robust working relationship with all security agencies in the state.
On his part, IG Usman described the station as being up to international standard, noting that it is furnished with 24 hours power which will aid performance.
The Police boss said that the Governor has through the facility brought motivation and encouragement to the Nigerian Police and promised that his men will justify the gesture with improved performance.
The IG commended the Governor for bequeathing to the Zone 9 Police Headquarters, Umuahia, a permanent and modern Office and for launching an ICT-driven security architecture in line with international best practices.
He said that the Governor has through the gesture entered the “Guinness Record Book” as Police most friendly Governor”, charging his men to protect and defend the facility as their own.
Present at the inauguration were Obingwa council chairman, Mrs. Uloma Nwogu, the Chairman, Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Joseph Nwabeke and Chief Ike Onyenweaku.