Abia: Gov Otti Appoints Security Advisory Council, Security Trust Fund Board Members

By Reporter

Report reaching Midwest Herald confirms that the Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has approved the constitution of a Security Advisory Council and Security Trust Fund for the State.

The aim of the two bodies is to improve on the security in the state.

“Consequently, Governor Otti has appointed the following persons as members,” a government release stated.

Members of the Security Advisory Council includes: Lt. Gen. Azubuike Onyeabo Ihejirika, Rtd (Chairman); DIG Uche Ivy Okoronkwo, Rtd (Vice Chairman); Mr. Ray Nkemdirim, MFR; Maj. Gen. Abel Obi Umahi, Rtd; AVM Emmanuel Chukwu, Rtd; Maj. Gen. J.O. Nwaogbo, Rtd and Navy Cmdr Macdonald Ubah Rtd who will act as Secretary.

The Security Trust Fund is made up of Chief Stanley Obiamarije (Chairman); Owelle Greg Okafor; Mrs. Ngozi Ekeoma; Chief Johnson Chukwu; Mrs. Josephine Nweze; Mrs. Nkechi Obi and Mr. Bank-Anthony Okoroafor

According to a statement by Kazie Uko, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, their appointments take immediate effect.

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