Efforts towards a safe, peaceful and secured Abia yield results – Governor Otti

Abia state Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has applauded the team work existing among security agencies in the State which has led to peace and security in Abia State.

A statement made available to newsmen by Chief Press Secretary to Governor Otti, Ukoha Njoku Ukoha said the Governor said this when he received in audience a team from the office of the National Security Adviser led by Barr. Abdullahi Bello who were in the State for an official visit.

The Governor said that, “all efforts towards a safe, peaceful and secured Abia may not be in the public domain, all that matters is the results being achieved.

“These efforts manifested in the just concluded yuletide as there were little or no reports of security breaches across the State,” Gov. Otti noted.

Governor Otti said that his administration attaches top priority to issues of security. He noted that the most important part of governance is security, adding that if security fails every other thing fails.

Governor Otti who welcomed members of the team to Abia State said that the visit provides opportunity for both parties to learn from one another.

“For us, the most important part of governance is security. If security fails, every other thing fails, so we attach top priority to issues around security, that is why we’re excited to have you here to give us all the support that you can and you too can learn from us,” Gov. Otti stated.

Speaking earlier, the leader of the delegation, Barr. Abdullahi Bello said that they were in the state for “victim impact assessment.” He commended Governor Otti for his various achievements, especially in the areas of infrastructure and security.