GOVERNMENT OF IMO STATE

PRESS RELEASE

Uzodimma to GOC, 82 Division: We need an enabling environment to secure our people

….Extols the gallantry of Nigerian Military, other Security Agencies

Governor Hope Uzodimma has given kudos to the officers and men of the Nigerian Military as well as other collaborative security agencies, for their efforts in stemming the tide of insecurity in Imo State in particular, and the entire South East region and Nigeria in general.

Uzodimma made the commendation when he received in audience the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division Enugu, Major Gen. Oluyemi Thomas Olatoye and his team Commanders under Sector 4 at the New Exco Chambers, Government House Owerri on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

The Governor attributed part of his administration’s success to the invaluable efforts, sacrifices and determination of the security agencies which guaranteed an enabling environment for development in the State.

“No government can thrive in an atmosphere of violence. We need an enabling environment to secure our people better,”
he stressed, and urged the military to remain steadfast and count on the support of his government at all times.

Uzodimma further noted that the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration in Nigeria has invested so much to confront the spate of insecurity in the country, and maintained that security of lives and property of the citizenry and residents is paramount to his administration.

He encouraged the GOC, who is equally the Commander of Operation “UDOKA” in the South East, to collaborate with the Governors of the South East to guarantee greater peace in the region with the consequential development in the interest of all.

Earlier, Major Gen. Olatoye said he was in the State on official/familiarisation tour of commands under Sector 4, “to ascertain their operational readiness, appraise their challenges and proffer necessary advice to enhance their operations.”

The GOC expressed appreciation to Governor Uzodimma for his support in all capacity as the Chief Security Officer of the State, and by extension a key leader in the area, and encouraged him not to relent.

He promised that the Army under his watch in the area will upscale its efforts in fighting insurgencies within Imo State and the entire South East region, deploying kinetic as well as non kinetic measures to achieve the set goals.

Present at the courtesy visit were the Deputy Governor of Imo State, Lady Chinyere Ekomaru, the Deputy National Chairman (South) of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Emma Eneukwu, the Secretary to the Imo State Government, Chief Cosmas Iwu, the Chief of Staff, Barr. Nnamdi Anyaehie, the Head of Service, Mrs. Chikodi Emenalo, the Principal Secretary to the Governor, Dr. Irene Chima, members of the State’s Expanded Executive Council led by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Chief COC Akaolisa, the Chairman Imo Elders Council/ Deputy Chairman, Southern Traditional Rulers Council, HRM Eze Dr. Cletus Ilomuanya, among others.

Oguwike Nwachuku
Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser Media to the Governor
March 4, 2025.