Gov Eno Pledges Continued Support For Security Agencies, Receives New AIG, Zone 6

By Bassey Nkponam

UYO
Akwa Ibom governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has assured security agencies operating in the state of his administration’s continued support and cooperation towards sustaining peace and effective policing across Akwa Ibom.

Eno gave the assurance recently when the new Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 6, Rashid Afegbua, paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Uyo.

The governor acknowledged the contributions of security agencies to the prevailing peace in the state, commending their dedication, commitment and cooperation in maintaining security.

He welcomed AIG Afegbua to Zone 6 and congratulated him on his new assignment, expressing appreciation for the courtesy visit.
Governor Eno said the new leadership at the zonal command would further strengthen existing security efforts and complement the work of the Police and other security agencies across the zone.
Eno particularly commended the State Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Muhammad Azare, for what he described as his proactive approach to security management in Akwa Ibom, as well as his efforts in promoting cooperation among the Police, other security agencies and members of the public.

“Thank you for the work you do and the support we get, and for the proactive response that we receive. We will continue to ask for it, and we will continue to do the best we can to support the Police and other security agencies to discharge their duties,” Governor Eno said.

The governor stressed that his administration would continue to provide the necessary support to security agencies to enable them effectively carry out their responsibilities.

AIG Afegbua thanked Governor Eno for the warm reception and commended the governor for placing peace and security among the priorities of his administration.
He explained that the visit was primarily to familiarise himself with the leadership and people of Akwa Ibom State and formally establish contact with the state, which falls within his area of responsibility.

The new AIG assured the governor of his willingness to work closely with the state government and provide the required support towards maintaining peace and security, which he said were essential to the continued development of Akwa Ibom.

Afegbua was accompanied on the visit by the State Commissioner of Police, CP Azare Baba; DCP Audu Lawan; DCP Joseph Esegine; DCP Barko; ACP Asuquo Ebong; DSP Jefferson Osupe; and ASP James Ogeh.