In a bid to enhance security and support the Anambra State Government in safeguarding lives and property, Anaocha Local Government Area has held its inaugural Development and Security Trust Fund Summit. The event, aimed at addressing insecurity in the council area, took place in Agulu and was chaired by Chief Chukwuemeka Obielom.
The summit, themed “Repositioning Security Architectural System in Anaocha cum Fundraising,” brought together prominent figures, including government officials, security chiefs, traditional rulers, captains of industry, and other key stakeholders.
Addressing participants, the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Mr. Nnaghe Obono Itam, emphasized the importance of community policing. He urged residents to actively participate in sharing valuable information to enhance security efforts. Mr. Itam also announced the upcoming launch of Operation Udo Ga Achi by the state government and encouraged the creation of a community-based security framework. He called for the training, equipping, and remuneration of a robust vigilante service to collaborate with the police using modern technology.
In his welcome address, the Mayor of Anaocha, Comrade Rome Ibekwe, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property within the council area. He appealed to stakeholders to collaborate in restructuring the local government’s security system.
Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Security, Air Vice Marshal Ben Chiobi (Rtd.), highlighted the success of the Public-Private-Community Partnership (PPCP) model in other sectors of the state. He recommended its adoption in the security sector to ensure sustainable and effective measures.
The summit marked a significant step in Anaocha LGA’s efforts to strengthen security and foster development through collaborative solutions.
