Gov’t is leaving no stone unturned to keep Abia peaceful,- Says Ubah
By Chijindu Emeruwa
Navy Commander MacDonald Ubah (Rtd), who is the Special Adviser to the Governor of Abia State on Security Matters, stressed that security is the cornerstone of society and pointed out that the Alex Otti-led administration is devoted to ensuring the safety and well-being of Abia residents.
Ubah in a statement issued following the official introduction of Brigadier General Hassan Muhammed Bello, the new Commander of the Nigerian Army’s 14 Brigade Ohafia, to State Governor Alex Otti
According to him, “We believe if we cannot guarantee security for protection of lives and properties of the citizen every other thing we are doing would make little significance. That is why we don’t spare any efforts whenever this government is dealing with security issues”.
The security adviser assured that the government will continue to provide logistic supports to security agencies in the state towards achieving a peaceful and secured Abia.
While emphasizing the unwavering commitment of Governor Otti-led administration in securing the state, Ubah commended Nigerian Army and other sister security agencies for the relative peace in Abia and urged the new Commander of 14 Brigade Ohafia, General Hassan Mohammed Bello to chart a new ways of fighting crime as security is top priority of the current government.
He assured the new Army commander of the government’s support to enable him to succeed in the new assignments bestowed on him.
The security expert further commended Governor Alex Chioma Otti for assenting into law the newly amended Abia State Security Trust Fund.
He said “With the establishment of the Trust Fund, we will have a more organized and institutionalized ways to address funding of security, especially in acquisition of necessary security equipment that would engender the smooth operation of security in Abia.
Ubah reiterated the call on Abia residents to continu on giving support to all security agencies in order to sustain the relative peace being witnessed in the state.
