Governor Alex Otti has reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritising security in Abia State, saying sustainable development cannot thrive in an unsafe environment.
Otti stated this on Wednesday while receiving a delegation of the Alumni Association of the Seventh Regular Course of the Nigeria Naval College, led by A.O. Bamidele, at the Government House in Umuahia.
The governor stressed the importance of security to governance and development, noting that his administration would continue to place it at the centre of its policies.
“For us, security is a top priority. Without security, every other thing collapses,” Otti said.
Otti expressed appreciation to the delegation for their decision to host their 40th anniversary reunion in Abia State, describing it as a strong vote of confidence in the ongoing transformation across the State.
“I want to thank you for choosing Abia as the venue for your 40th anniversary reunion. We are very pleased to receive you and will do everything within our capacity to support your programme,” Otti stated.
The Governor further directed the Special Adviser on Security, Navy Commander MacDonald Ubah (Rtd), who is equally an alumnus of the 7th Regular Course of the college, to liaise with the association to ensure seamless collaboration and adequate support for the forthcoming event.
