Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured of the readiness of his administration to partner with security agencies in the state saying his priority is the protection of lives and properties of the citizens.
Fubara gave the assurances on Thursday while receiving the Assistant Inspector General of Police, (AIG) in charge of Zone Sixteen, comprising of Rivers and Bayelsa states, Ben Nebolisa Okolo and his entourage on a courtesy call in Government House Port Harcourt,
The governor noted that meaningful development could only be achieved in the state when there is adequate peace and security.
He assured that his administration would partner with the police and other security agencies, and solicited their cooperation in securing the lives and property of citizens of the state,
He added that vehicles and other logistical support would be provided for the security agencies to carry out their work effectively.
The governor said; “We will continue to work in synergy with all security agencies in our state, to provide security as it is our priority to secure lives and property of citizens. We are already working out some logistics to ensure your effective operation”.
On his part, AIG Ben Okolo who was accompanied on the visit by the Rivers State Commissioner of Police Nwonyi Policap Emeka and other Police Officers from Zone 16, said they were on the visit to congratulate the governor on his electoral victory and to express their determination to partner and synergise with the Rivers State Government in ensuring that the mandate of security is achieved.
He commended the Rivers State Governor for his commitment to the security of the state and for being proactive in the governance of the state right after being sworn into office.
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