Cross River Growing With Zero Criminality: A New Era of Security And Prosperity – Dr Charles Edet – SIXT-MEDIA LANE
Cross River Growing With Zero Criminality: A New Era of Security and Prosperity*
By Charles Edet Esq, PhD.
Cross River State, renowned for its hospitality and tourism, is taking significant strides in ensuring a crime-free environment.
The state government has partnered with the Nigerian Air Force to bolster security, particularly in areas with critical infrastructure.
This strategic alliance aims to create a secure environment that will attract investors and boost economic growth. With a population of over 10 million people and an international border, the partnership is a welcome development.
The state’s governor, Senator Prince Bassey Otu, has been working to attract new companies and investments, and the recent partnership with the Air Force is expected to further enhance the state’s security architecture.
The Deputy Governor, Peter Odey, emphasized that security requires a two-sided approach, with public cooperation with security agencies being crucial in preventing crimes. He noted that a crime-free Cross River will attract investors, improve revenue, and bring about economic growth.
The Nigerian Air Force has pledged to intensify aerial surveillance and reconnaissance missions over sensitive locations across the state. This cooperation is expected to address persistent threats like cultism, oil theft, and kidnapping.
The partnership between the state government and the Air Force is a testament to the importance of military-civilian collaboration in shaping a secure environment for economic growth.
As the state continues to attract investors, the security partnership will play a vital role in ensuring that Cross River remains a safe and secure destination for businesses.
With the Air Force’s support, the state government is confident that it can create a zero-crime environment that will guarantee investors’ safety and comfort, thereby boosting the state’s economic growth.
The partnership is also expected to enhance the state’s infrastructure, including the Bakassi Deep Seaport and the African Development Bank-backed agricultural zone in Tinapa.
The state government’s commitment to security and economic development is evident in its efforts to work with security agencies to create a safe and secure environment.
The Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Mobility Command, Nigerian Air Force, Yenagoa, Air Vice Marshal Sunday Anake, has expressed admiration for the state’s infrastructural upgrades and pledged the Air Force’s dedication to protecting the South-South region.
The partnership between the state government and the Air Force is a significant step towards ensuring that Cross River State remains a hub for hospitality, tourism, and economic growth.
As the state continues to grow and develop, all the security agencies will play a critical role in maintaining peace and stability, thereby attracting more investors and boosting economic growth of the state.
The state’s economic plurality is being propelled by the governor’s approach to creating an enabling environment for investors, and the security partnership is expected to further enhance this effort.
With this in place, Cross River State is poised to become a model for security and economic development in Nigeria, attracting investors and boosting economic growth.
The state government’s efforts to work with security agencies to create a safe and secure environment are commendable, and the partnership with the Air Force is a significant step towards achieving this goal.
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