IMO STATE PUBLIC ENLIGHTENMENT Safety and security is vital to prosperity in any community - Governor Uzodimma has not abdicated his responsibility to anybody By: Prince Eze Ugochukwu. In developed countries, local authorities normally go beyond the normal defence and policing structure to embrace and incoporate the citizens as part of the security architecture, working closely together across all areas that contribute to security. Only last week, the Imo State Governor interfaced with Traditional Rulers,Town Union President Generals and community youth leaders in a new, systemic approach to security that broadens participation. Although security is a core task of governments, it can’t be achieved in isolation. It needs to be viewed holistically, with governments taking the lead in encouraging, and nurturing collaboration across all institutions, sectors and divides in order to deliver the security that is vital. And this is exactly what the Governor has put together i...
