Edo Deputy Gov, Idahosa Assures NBA, of Government’s Collaboration to Rid State of Crime, Criminality
By Towncriernews
Edo State deputy governor, Mr. Dennis Idahosa, has assured of the Governor Monday Okpebholo-led administration’s desire to reduce crime and criminality in the state while also upholding the rule of law.
In a press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Friday Aghedo, on Tuesday, gave the assurance when he played host to members of the Benin branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).
During the interface with the body of lawyers, also referred to as “Lion Bar,” the deputy governor solicited their collaboration to help rid the state of violent crimes.
“Indeed, the state we met is plagued with security challenges such as kidnapping, cultism and its related issues, and other vices for which the governor needed to take decisive action to address these menaces which plagued society.
“To the glory of God and with your support, we have done reasonably well at reducing crime in Edo State,” he stated.
He informed the lawyers that their collaboration with the administration would assist government to stamp out crimes and criminality and boost investors confidence in the state.
Idahosa also promised government’s support to the lawyers in whatever capacity to carry out their functions efficiently.
Speaking earlier, the Chairman of Benin NBA branch, Idemudia Osifo, congratulated and commended Governor Okpebholo, his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, on their inauguration and efforts at reducing security challenges in the state.
He said the NBA maintained cordiality with the seat of power in order to form a solid partnership geared towards the delivery of dividends of democracy to the people of the state.
He further commended the Okpebholo-led administration for appointing lawyers to key positions in his government.
Speaking on the rule of law, Osifo said that the Bar believed that the administration would deliver, especially against the backdrop of swearing in of the three judges denied by the immediate past administration.
“That singular action showed the willingness of this administration to reposition Edo State in terms of Justice delivery and the rule of law,” he stated, .
expressing the willingness of the NBA to support government to fight crime and criminality.
