Abia State Governor Alex Otti has explained why his administration does not interfere in the operations of security agencies in the state, attributing the stance to a commitment to transparency and doing what is right.
Otti made the remarks on Wednesday at a send-off ceremony in Umuahia for outgoing service commanders who served in Abia State and were recently transferred.
Responding to comments by the commanders on his non-interference approach, the governor said: “The reason we don’t interfere is that we have nothing to hide. And for us, what is right is right. If it is not right, it’s not right.”
He expressed appreciation for the outgoing commanders’ sacrifices, hard work, cooperation and discipline in securing the state, describing security as one of the most difficult responsibilities.
“I want to also thank the outgoing service commanders for their sacrifices, for their hard work, for their cooperation, for their discipline in working with everyone to secure this state. It’s one of the most difficult jobs. A lot of you don’t sleep, so that the rest of us can sleep,” Otti said.
The governor noted that he relied on the security commanders because his administration takes security seriously, adding that the results of their collaboration had been impressive.
“So, I relied on all of you, and because we take it (security) very seriously, and because we also have God on our side, the results have been very impressive,” he said.
Otti assured the outgoing commanders that the relationships built with the state would remain cordial. He also offered employment opportunities to any of them who might wish to return and work for the state.
“We need foreigners to develop our state. Once you live in our state, you are an indigene. We and you are brothers. We will accommodate you if you wish to come back,” the governor said.
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