By Bassey Nkponam
UYO
The Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 6, has lauded the Akwa Ibom governor, Pastor Umo Eno, for his dedication to security and law enforcement in the State as indicated in his administration’s support to the Nigerian Police.
AIG Mohammed Musa Auwal, who made the commendation, Monday, when he paid a courtesy call on the State governor at the state executive council chambers, Government House, Uyo, lauded Governor Eno for his support to the State Command of the Nigerian Police Force, and requested that the cordial working relationship should continue.
Auwal reasoned that if other State governors had adopted Eno’s approach to security, challenges in the sector would have been better managed.
He particularly thanked the governor for upgrading facilities and infrastructure in the State police headquarters at Ikot Akpan Abia and in other stations across the State, urging governors of other States in Nigeria to emulate the template set by Governor Eno.
Eno, in his remarks, said security and welfare of the citizenry remain a top priority of his administration, acknowledging the selflessness of the Nigerian Police and other security agencies in ensuring optimum security, safety and peace witnessed across the State.
According to him, “for us as a government, our primary responsibility is the security and welfare of the people, because without security, there cannot be any development. It is, therefore, in this respect that we want to thank the Nigerian Police and other security agencies for their cooperation and unity of purpose among them”.
He thanked the commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, for providing quality leadership among security agencies in the State and attributed the milestone recorded in maintaining peace in the State to the support and collaboration of the force.
The governor implored citizens and residents of the state to continuously support the police and other security agencies to enable them deliver on their duties.
He noted the exploits of AIG Auwal while serving in the State and pledged continued partnership with him to support the critical work of policing the State for the safety of the people.
Eno also promised to light up Police Stations in the State with solar panels for effective service delivery.
“We must work jointly to ensure the State’s adequate security and safety. Our Command and Control Centre will soon be ready, and we will invite the Inspector General of Police for commissioning.
“We will also invite you to flag off the Counter-Terrorism Unit and Barracks in Nsit Ubium Local Government Area.
“We can’t leave the people providing us security in darkness. Work on this is at advanced stage, and very soon, we will be reporting the completion of that assignment,” he said, adding, “The peaceful nature of the state is intentional and deliberate, and we owe this to the hard work of the CP and other security agencies.”
The governor applauded the sincerity and prudence of CP Azare in managing well the support given to him by the State government for the purposes of securing the State, and the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, expressing hope that in the course of their duty tour, they would make the State a top priority.
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