By MaryAnn Chukwuma
The Anambra State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to fostering peace, security, and regional stability through strengthened collaboration, intelligence sharing, community policing, and youth empowerment across the South-East.
On behalf of the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, the Deputy Governor, Dr. OnyekaChukwu Ibezim, delivered the state’s goodwill message at the First South-East Regional Security Summit, held on July 30 in Umuahia, Abia State.
The summit, organised by the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), was themed “Collaborative Approaches to Strengthen Security and Regional Stability.”
In his address, Dr. Ibezim reaffirmed the Soludo administration’s commitment to deepening regional intelligence sharing as a key strategy for tackling evolving security challenges in the South-East.
He stressed that community policing remains indispensable in strengthening public safety, fostering trust between security agencies and citizens, and sustaining peace at the grassroots.
The deputy governor also identified youth empowerment as a vital pillar of the state’s security agenda, noting that expanding economic and social opportunities for young people is essential to reducing crime and promoting long-term development.
According to him, ensuring security is a shared responsibility that requires the active participation of governments, traditional rulers, community leaders, civil society organisations, and citizens.
Dr. Ibezim assured participants of Anambra State’s readiness to work closely with neighbouring states and other stakeholders in advancing coordinated strategies to protect lives, property, and investments across the region.
He expressed optimism that sustained collaboration, mutual trust, and collective responsibility would continue to drive meaningful progress toward lasting peace, enhanced security, and greater regional stability in the South-East.
MaryAnn Chukwuma is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
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