By Amaraizu ChidinmaJosephine basetvreport@gmail.com
The Chairman of the Enugu State Council of Traditional Rulers, His Royal Majesty, Igwe Samuel Asadu (Igwe Ogadagidi), has congratulated the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, on his new national appointment to lead the committee responsible for restructuring and upgrading training institutions for the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies across the federation.
Governor Mbah was selected to chair the committee during the 152nd National Economic Council (NEC) meeting held on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The committee is expected to design and submit a comprehensive modernization blueprint within one month.
Speaking to journalists in Enugu, Igwe Asadu described the appointment as both strategic and timely, emphasizing its direct link to improving Nigeria’s internal security framework.
“This assignment speaks to the depth of Governor Mbah’s competence in matters of national development and security reform. I am confident that he will deliver an impactful outcome,” he said.
The respected monarch affirmed that the governor has his full support, prayers, and royal blessings, stating that the appointment places Enugu once again on the national and global map of leadership influence.
Igwe Asadu, who is also the Traditional Ruler of Edem-Ani Ogwugwu Ancient Kingdom, former Chairman of the Southeast Council of Traditional Rulers, and a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Council of Traditional Leaders of Africa (Nigeria Chapter), commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for initiating structural reforms geared towards strengthening the capacity of Nigeria’s security institutions.
He noted that modernizing the training infrastructure of security agencies is crucial to enhancing national safety and supporting economic stability.
“The President has taken a step in the right direction. Strengthening training institutions will sharpen security response systems across the country,” the Royal Father added.
BaseTVReport gathered that other members of the committee include:
Former Inspector-General of Police, Baba Usman (Secretary)
Governors Uba Sani (Kaduna), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Kefas Agbu (Taraba), Umoh Eno (Akwa Ibom),
Dauda Lawal (Zamfara), and Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa).