The Deputy Governor of Edo State, Dennis Idahosa, has solicited collaboration of members of the Benin branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to rid the State of violent crimes.
According to a statement by Idahosa’s Chief Press Secretary, Friday Aghedo, the Deputy Governor disclosed this on Tuesday in Benin, when he played host to members of the Lion Bar, in his office.
He noted that the Governor Monday Okpebholo-led administration desires to reduce crime and criminality in the State, while also upholding the rule of law.
“Indeed, the state we met was plagued with securuity 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 at stamping out crimes and criminality and boost investors confidence in the state.
Idahosa also promised government’s support to the lawyers in whatever capacity to assist in carrying out their functions efficiently.
Earlier in his remark, the Chairman of NBA, Benin branch, Idemudia Osifo, congratulated and commended Governor Okpebholo and his Deputy, Dennis Idahosa, on their inauguration and efforts at eradicating security challenges in then state.
Osifo who disclosed that 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, commended the Okpebholo-led administration for appointing members of the Bar to key positions of his government.
Speaking on the rule of law, Osifo said that the Bar believed that the administration would deliver, especially against the background of swearing in the three judges denied the same action 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.
He expressed the willingness of the Benin Branch of the NBA to support the government to fight crime and criminality.
