Senator Orji Uzo Kalu, former Governor of Abia state has challenged the 36 state governors on tackling insecurity in Nigeria, pointing out that they have the greatest role to play to overcome the trend even better than the federal government.
Sen Orji Kalu and Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello The Senator gave the challenge in Lokoja when he paid a courtesy visit on Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state at the Lugard House on Wednesday, lamenting that the alarming cases of kidnap, banditry and armed robbery across the country in recent times has become very worrisome.
He pointed out that the governors as Chief Security Officers of their states, remain the best leaders that could effectively use their positions to tackle the situation. Senator Kalu however praised Governor Bello’s giant strides in ensuring the security of lives and property of Kogi people since assumption of office describing the development as worthy of emulation by his colleagues across the country. In his words “Kogi state is most peaceful under the leadership of Governor Yahaya Bello. The harmonious coexistence among the various ethnic groups in the state is worthy of emulation” He commended Governor Bello’s efforts in empowering the youths and women by giving them the opportunity to serve in government.
According to Senator Orji Kalu “The job of a governor is most desirable in the hands of the youths who remains the active productive sector to deliver. I became the governor of Abia state at 39 and to God be the glory I made my mark in governance” He therefore, called on the people of Kogi state to continue to support Governor Bello in his exemplary leadership roles to bring the needed democracy dividends down to every body in the state. Responding, Governor Bello expressed delight with the encouragement and motivation extended to him by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu to lead the state on the right path since he came on board.
Bello described Orji Kalu as detribalized and true Nigerian with an appeal to him not to be tired of preaching peace and unity of all Nigerians. Sen Orji Kalu and Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello The governor also appreciated other Nigerian leaders who have made their mark for the nation to move forward. On the ongoing APC membership registration and revalidation exercise, Governor Bello disclosed that the party is making progress, urging all party faithfuls to proceed to their polling units to be registered.