Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, is encouraging indigenes to return home for Christmas, assuring them of improved safety due to recent security enhancements. In a statement by his Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Aburime, Soludo declared Anambra as a secure and joyous haven, emphasizing the positive changes achieved in the security landscape.
The governor highlighted efforts made by his administration, including the establishment of a Ministry of Homeland Affairs dedicated to security, collaboration with security agencies, and the empowerment of local vigilante groups. The statement noted increased surveillance, joint security patrols, and a diminishing presence of criminal elements.
While emphasizing that security is a collective responsibility, the statement urged communities to remain vigilant and collaborate with the government and security agencies. Positive transformations were cited in areas like Upper Iweka, Onitsha, which the statement described as now free from the grip of fear.
Governor Soludo assured smooth traffic flow with the guidance of the Anambra Road Traffic Management Agency and heightened security against internal threats. Emergency health services will also be on standby during the holidays.
The state government expressed confidence that Anambra is now secure, inviting everyone to celebrate Christmas with their families without fear. The message concluded with a vision of celebrating the holidays in peace, joy, and the warmth of homecoming.
