Soludo launches security committee to boost safety in Anambra

From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha

In a move to enhance the safety and security of Anambra residents, Governor Chukwuma Soludo has inaugurated a new state security supervisory committee, with the mandate of ensuring that the units of Agunechemba and their members are duly registered in accordance with the law, monitoring their activities, and generally improving the overall security landscape in the state.

Members of the committee include the Governor or his representative, the Commissioner for Homeland Affairs, the Special Adviser on Security, representatives of the Nigeria Police Force, DSS, and NSCDC, the Chairman of the House of Assembly Committee on Security, the Chairman of the State Council of Traditional Rulers, the chairmen of the twenty-one local government areas of the state, and counsel from the Ministry of Justice.

Performing the inauguration ceremony at the Governor’s Lodge, Amawbia, Governor Soludo emphasised the urgent need for innovative solutions to address the challenges posed by crime and social unrest, noting that the committee will serve as a vital platform for collaboration between government agencies and the community to create a safer environment for all citizens of Anambra.

Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on New Media, Mazi Ejimofor Opara, emphasised that the collective approach would effectively address security challenges, recognising that crime and social unrest require a multifaceted solution. “Governor Soludo’s emphasis on innovative solutions to security challenges is music to the ears of Anambra residents, who have since heaved a sigh of relief,” Opara stated.

He further highlighted that the committee’s role in fostering collaboration between government agencies and communities is crucial to creating a safer environment for all citizens.

The development follows the governor’s recent unveiling of the Anambra Homeland Security Law 2025 and the launch of Operation Udo Ga-Achi, a special security initiative aimed at bolstering the state’s security framework. “These initiatives demonstrate the governor’s resolve to tackle insecurity head-on and restore peace to the state,” Opara said.

He noted that since the launch of Udo Ga-Achi, the new security forces have made significant progress, yielding the desired results.