Commissioner Okoye presenting certificate to the newly inaugurated neighborhood group
The executive chairman of Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State, Hon. John Ogbodo, has assured residents of the council that there is no hiding place for criminals.
Ogbodo stated this on Friday at Ndiagu Akpugo during the inauguration of the community’s Neighbourhood Watch members, an initiative aimed at strengthening grassroots security and promoting peace.
Represented by his Special Adviser on Security, Mr. Ozoemena Nwobodo Agbo, the council chairman emphasized that the local government was committed to creating a safe environment for all residents.
He urged the newly inaugurated Neighbourhood Watch members to remain vigilant, disciplined and proactive in reporting suspicious activities to security agencies.
“The fight against crime is a collective responsibility. We will not tolerate criminal activities in our communities, and I call on every resident to cooperate with the authorities and the Neighbourhood Watch to ensure lasting peace,” Ogbodo stated.
The ceremony was attended by the Enugu State Commissioner for Human Capital Development and Poverty Eradication, Professor Benedict Ekwutosi Okoye, represented by the Director of Enugu State Neighbourhood Watch, Mr. Uchenna Ozomgbachi, as well as the Secretary of Enugu State Neighbourhood Watch, Mr. Chidozie Okonkwo, and the Agbani Divisional Police Officer, CSP Ben Igbokwe Eze.
Other stakeholders who spoke at the event include Engr. Frank Nnaji, Hon. Uchenna Moses Ani and Hon. Tony Okafor.
They commended the government and pledged full support for the initiative.
