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Abia Security: CP Onwuemelie charges OMPAN on professionalism.
Stephanie Clems, Umuahia
Commissioner of Police, Abia state, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie on Monday exhibited an unusual side of him while playing host to members of Abia state chapter of the Online Media Practitioners Association of Nigeria, OMPAN in his office at the police headquarters in Umuahia.
The informal meeting between the bloggers and top ranking officers of the command provided an opportunity for for the police boss to explain and answer questions about some security issues that happened recently in the state.
The C.P. underscored the importance of online media, saying,”In many cases, news coming from your platforms actually make a wider audience.”
He advised bloggers to use the advantage of their medium to promote factual reportage, professionalism and to also stand firm as the watchdog of the society.
“it will be to the advantage OMPAN members, especially in the use of the online media which is now referred to as new media.
“It is for your own advantage because you are the ones who truly speak for the people.
“The mainstream media has also recognized the importance of this, some of them now have segments dedicated to online media, so nobody can play down on your importance.” CP Kenechukwu said.
Continuing, he expressed the readiness of the command to partner OMPAN on information gathering, dissemination and policing of Abia State in order to keep Abia safer for the citizens. “You are not taking your job lightly and I like it, we need to be up on our toes. “I’m also happy that you know that we need to be partners. Let’s also know that the bottom line is the benefit of the people.”I assure you of our support and continued collaboration, he said.
Chairman of OMPAN in the state, Chief Promise Uzoma Okoro earlier in his speech said there was need for the media to follow tracks of security developments promptly and appealed for proper synergy.
He assured of OMPAN’S support to the police This is even as OMPAN has assured to support the police in its fight against crime .
He also extolled the leadership nature of the s, which he observed might have helped to ensure the relative peace in the state, stating that OMPAN is happy to be part of his career’s success story.
“You cannot joke with the online media because there’s no editorial bottlenecks. “We want to tell you that we are happy with the way you are administering the Police Command in Abia state and we want to be partners in progress, we want to help you fight fake news. we will continue to support the police.” Chief Okoro said.
The chairman who alfassured the CP of the credibility and professionalism of OMPAN members, especially with the revalidation exercise carried out recently by his administration for improved data banking of OMPAN members, said that members under his watch would promote objectivity in their reportage of the command and the state in general.
The OMPAN chairman also commended the media friendly nature of CP Kenechukwu and applauded gallantry of the command’s operatives who helped tracked amd arrested kidnap suspects of Professor Godwin Emezue, the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Abia State University in February and the arrest of a student who killed a fellow student in Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU).
He further commended the peaceful intervention and resolution on the issue of the invasion of the office of an OMPAN member; Ifeanyi Okali (ABN office) in Umuahia by some policemen in January during a live program while enforcing an arrest on a reported case.
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Internal Security: Governor Otti reveals security is priority in Abia
By Editor , Umuahia
Abia state Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has attributed the relative peace in the state to the team work that is evident among security agencies in the state.
The governor stated this while speaking to a team from the office of the National Security Adviser during a working visit to him in his country home in Nvosi.
In a press statement signed by the chief press secretary to the governor, Mr. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the governor told the team led by Barr. Abdullahi Bello 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 priority to issues of security. He noted that the most important part of governance is security, adding that if security is threatened, nothing works.
Governor Otti said that the visit provided 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,” he said.
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.
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Strengthening policing: Abia CP Isa receives Abia born new constables
Stephanie Clems, Umuahia
The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, has received a total of 199 new constables of Abia State origin deployed to serve in the state.
Addressing the constables, he reminded them of the reason of their deployment to their local communities to begin service.
This is in alignment with the vision of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) which is to promote community policing and foster people-friendly practices.
CP Isa further urged them to make good use of the training and discipline instilled in them at the police college.
He instructed them to remain civil, professional, and to shun all forms of corruption, indiscipline, misconduct, or any behavior unbecoming of an officer.
He further warned that any such actions would attract necessary disciplinary measures.
He advised them to learn practical police functions diligently and to carry out their duties in the fear of God.
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Humanitarian act: Mrs. Otti donates cash, food items, groceries, others to Charity homes in Abia state.
By Editor, Umuahia
The wife of the Abia state governor, Mrs. Priscilla Otti has extended her benevolence to six orphanages in Aba and Umuahia.
She a total cash donation of six million to the six centres as support to the vulnerable groups with each home receiving a million naira.
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There were also gifts of 50kg bags of rice, (30), other food supplies, and toiletries.
In her milk of kindness, caregivers in each facility were given cash support to appreciate their dedication and hard work.
Mrs. Priscilla Otti who was represented by the wife of the deputy governor, Mrs. Adaeze Emetu emphasized the administration’s unwavering commitment to uplifting the less privileged and ensuring their welfare is made a priority .
She applauded the coordinators and caregivers for their selfless dedication to humanitarian services, particularly their care for vulnerable children.
The Commissioner for Women Affairs Mrs Maureen Aghukwa, and the Special Assistant to the Governor on Poverty Alleviation and Vulnerable Groups, Mrs. Ifeoma Thomas also expressed gratitude to Mrs. Otti for her impactful initiative of appreciating the caregivers for their tireless efforts in providing care and support.
In their various responses, leaders of the benefitting homes, including Rev. Sister Maria Anita Ogbonna of DMMM compassionate home and Madam Oyibo Okonkwo of Agape Charity Home commended the administration of Governor Alex Otti and his wife for their compassion and focus on the welfare of less privileged homes.
They prayed for God’s blessings and wisdom upon them as they continue to serve the state.
Recall that earlier in the year, Mrs. Otti personally visited Susana Homes at Ukwa East, where she donated ₦1,000,000, Bags of rice, food items, and other essentials to further support their operations.
The benefitting homes of the donations are DMMM compassionate home, Ahiaeke- ₦1,000,000, Caregivers: ₦150,000, Agape Charity Home, Avodim, Ipupe-Amuba Ubakala – ₦1,000,000Caregivers: ₦150,0003, So-Said Charity Homes for Vulnerable Persons, Amibo : ₦1,000,000, Caregivers: ₦150,0004.
Also St. Vincent De Paul Center for Mentally and Physically Challenged Persons, Umuafai Ndume Ibeku: ₦1,000,000, Caregivers: ₦150,000, Ngwa Road Motherless Babies Home – ₦1,000,000, Caregivers: ₦150,000 and SDA Motherless Babies Home: ₦1,000,000, Caregivers: ₦100,000.
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