From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka
The Anambra State government has taken delivery of 10 brand new Innoson vehicles to facilitate security and ease transportation during and after the yuletide.
The vehicles, which are fully equipped with security gadgets, such as sirens, public address systems, and radio communication, were delivered by the Anambra Security Trust Fund at the Government House, Awka.
The Chairman, Board of Trustees, Anambra State Security Trust Fund, Chief Chidi Anyaegbu, performed the handover of the vehicles, which were received by the Commissioner for Homeland Affairs, Chief Chikodi Anara, flanked by Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, Air Vice Marshal Ben Chiobi (retd).
Also handed over were refurbished security vehicles and armoured personnel carrier as well as 10 bedroom bungalow mechanic residences.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Chief Anyaegbu appreciated Governor Soludo for the support and encouragement, explaining that the donation was the first batch of the proposed 100 units to be supplied to officers of Anambra Vigilance Group in all nook and crannies of the state.
Chief Anyaegbu expressed trust in AVG to intensify efforts in doing their job, appreciating members of the public who donated generously to the trust fund. He noted that such donations have contributed in aiding the security work in the state and encouraged them to do more, to entrench enhanced security in the homeland.
While assuring that the vehicles will be used to boost their security patrols and respond to emergencies, Chief Anara expressed gratitude for the gesture, adding that security will always remain a top priority for the Soludo-led government.