Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has restated his administration’s commitment to security, calling it the foundation of governance. He commended security agencies for their teamwork, which has ensured peace across the state. Read more!

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to security as the foundation of governance, emphasizing that the safety of lives and property remains a top priority in the state.
Governor Otti made this declaration while receiving a delegation from the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) led by Barr. Abdullahi Bello, who visited Abia for an official engagement.
The governor commended the synergy among security agencies operating in Abia, attributing the state’s relative peace and reduced crime rate to their effective collaboration and intelligence-sharing mechanisms.
Governor Otti highlighted that his administration has been working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that Abia remains one of the safest states in Nigeria. While acknowledging that not all security efforts are publicized, he noted that the positive outcomes speak for themselves.
“All efforts towards a safe, peaceful, and secure Abia may not always be in the public domain, but what truly matters are the results being achieved,” the governor stated.
He further pointed out that during the just-concluded yuletide season, the state recorded little or no security breaches, a clear testament to the effectiveness of proactive security measures put in place by his administration.
Governor Otti underscored the importance of security in governance, stating that no meaningful development can take place in an insecure environment.
“For us, the most important part of governance is security. If security fails, every other thing fails,” he stressed.
He welcomed the security delegation’s visit as an opportunity for knowledge exchange, where both parties could learn from each other in the pursuit of a more secure Abia.
Speaking earlier, the leader of the delegation, Barr. Abdullahi Bello, explained that their visit to Abia was for a victim impact assessment, aimed at evaluating the security landscape and identifying areas of improvement.
He praised Governor Otti’s administration for its remarkable achievements, particularly in security and infrastructure development, which have positioned Abia as a progressive state in Nigeria.
Otti’s Commitment to Security So Far
Since assuming office, Governor Otti has:
✅ Strengthened collaboration among security agencies for intelligence-driven crime-fighting.
✅ Deployed modern security infrastructure, including surveillance systems and communication tools.
✅ Refurbished security assets, such as the recent five Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) handed over to security agencies.
✅ Enhanced welfare packages for security operatives to boost morale and efficiency.
With his firm commitment to security, Governor Otti has reiterated his resolve to sustain proactive security measures, ensuring that criminal elements have no hiding place in Abia State.
His administration remains focused on building a safe, business-friendly, and development-driven state, where residents and investors can thrive without fear of insecurity.