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Anambra Civil Society Network ACSONet, a foremost platform for citizens’ advocacy and governance has commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo on the successful inauguration of “Operation Udo Ga Achi,” a strategic security initiative aimed at enhancing peace and stability across the State.
The group lauded the governor’s proactive measures to address the prevailing security challenges and emphasized the importance of community-driven approaches to ensure the sustainability of peace and safety efforts.
Leader of the group, Prince Chris Azor In his statement, pledged their unwavering support for the initiative, describing it as a bold step towards safeguarding lives and property.
He however called for the inclusion of Civil Society organizations in the state’s security architecture, arguing that their participation would foster transparency, accountability, and effective collaboration between the government and the grassroots in tackling insecurity.
The group further reiterated their commitment to working with the government and other stakeholders to promote peace and development in Anambra State.
It expressed confidence that the governor’s leadership and innovative strategies, coupled with active citizen participation, would yield long-term positive outcomes for the State.
Governor Soludo has consistently emphasized the role of collective responsibility in addressing security concerns, and the Civil Society’s call for inclusion aligns with his vision of a participatory governance model.
In a major bid to tackle the security challenges facing Anambra State, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo on Saturday 18th January, 2025, unveiled the Anambra Homeland Security Law, 2025 and launched a special security operation code-named “Operation Udo Ga-Achi”.
The Governor in the statement enjoined all Civil Society to join in deconstructing the dangerous narratives that legitimize the criminality.
In a release by the Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, “The Governor, stated that the law provides a framework for community/citizens’ ownership and participation in sustainable security and social re-engineering.
According to the Governor “Operation Udo Ga-Achi” is a special intervention force that complements regular policing and is designed to upscale intelligence gathering, reward whistleblowers, enhance rapid response, and urgently root out criminals from every camp in Anambra State.
The Governor noted that the security challenges facing the state are complex and hydra-headed, requiring a comprehensive and sustainable response. He emphasized that the state government is determined to fight criminality and ensure that Anambra becomes the safest state in Nigeria.
Key components of the Anambra Homeland Security Law 2025 include:
- Establishment of a new vigilante architecture, Agunechemba, to assist and complement federal security forces
- Deployment of technology, including tracking systems, command-and-control systems, and AI-powered surveillance cameras
- Establishment of a State Call Centre with toll-free lines
- Payment of monthly security support grants to communities
- Payment of a monthly bonus of N10 million to Divisional Police Offices that record zero violent crimes
The Governor also announced that the state government will review assistance to existing Correctional Centres and embark on building new ones. He further stated that the government will work with the Commissioner of Police and DSS to identify top LGAs with violent crime histories.
Governor Soludo called on communities to set up security governance structures urgently and encouraged each community to design and execute its own “cleansing or restoration program.”
He also reiterated the state government’s extension of the hand of friendship and amnesty to kidnappers, cultists, drug dealers, and other categories of criminals, urging them to surrender their arms and embrace rehabilitation.
The Governor emphasized that security is a collective responsibility and called on all citizens to support the efforts of the state government in ensuring the safety and security of Anambra State.
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