Ngwu donates safety devices to Enugu Forest Guard, hails Mbah

Osita Ngwu, the Senator representing Enugu West Senatorial District, has donated essential safety gear to the Enugu State Forest Guard to boost its operational capability and maintain the achievements recorded in combating insecurity all through the state.

The lawmaker who made the donation on Friday on the Forest Guard Command headquarters in Enugu expressed delight that the Coal City State has develop into a veritable nationwide benchmark for efficient safety and peace constructing initiatives. Items donated by him included examined physique armour, bulletproof vests and helmets, long-range binoculars, communication radios, and first support supplies geared toward enhancing discipline effectivity and personnel security.

Senator Ngwu, whereas talking through the presentation, recommended the State Governor, Peter Mbah, for what he described as unprecedented funding within the state’s safety structure. He notably famous that Enugu has emerged as a reference level in safety administration and surveillance.

He burdened: “To the glory of God, we have a governor who is overperforming and understands what governance entails across all sectors. Particularly in security, only a few people know that the Command and Control Centre in Enugu is currently the best in Nigeria.”

According to Senator Ngwu, the extent of sophistication of the Control Centre surpasses what’s obtainable even on the federal stage, stressing that the infrastructure has considerably strengthened efforts to safeguard lives and property.

He defined that his intervention was impressed by Governor Mbah’s dedication to safety, emphasising that governance requires collective accountability.

He known as on residents to assist safety companies with well timed and credible data.

“There is a saying in security: if you see something, you must say something. Without information, the work becomes more difficult,” he famous.

Mr Ngwu additionally acknowledged that insecurity can heighten throughout election intervals, generally pushed by political actions, however maintained {that a} accountable authorities should stay proactive in tackling threats and guaranteeing that legal components are delivered to justice.

Highlighting the state’s Security Trust Fund, he famous that it helps a number of safety companies, together with the police, military, DSS, neighbourhood watch, and the Forest Guard, including that his donation was a modest contribution to enrich the governor’s efforts.

In his response, the Chairman of the Enugu State Forest Guard Board, Daniel Chukwu, a retired colonel described the donation as well timed. He recalled that the company initially met a “broken and dysfunctional system” which required rebuilding from the bottom up.

“We thank the governor for the enabling environment and unwavering support. Every proposal aimed at improving operations and welfare receives prompt approval,” he mentioned.

Mr Chukwu disclosed that the primary batch of personnel had been skilled in Osun State, with constructive outcomes already evident, and urged different stakeholders to emulate the senator’s gesture.

Also talking, the Commander of the Forest Guard, Olasoji Akinbayo, a retired deputy commissioner of police (DCP) described the donation as a morale booster, noting that it will improve ongoing operations throughout the state’s forests.

“You have set the ball rolling with this uncommon act. We expect more support from citizens so that we can do more,” he mentioned.

Mr Akinbayo additional disclosed that the state authorities had procured over 1,000 subtle rifles for the outfit, enabling operatives to accentuate efforts in tackling crime and securing the forests.