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 Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has affirmed that his administration is ready to establish and launch State Police in the state once the federal government gives the final approval. Speaking during a media parley in Umuahia on Monday, Governor Otti disclosed that the state government has already put machinery in motion to work out the necessary details for the initiative. He noted that the newly appointed manager for Homeland Security is actively working towards actualizing the proposal.34c703 “We are getting ready to launch it once the whistle is blown,” Governor Otti declared emphatically. The governor’s position comes on the heels of the Presidency’s recent indication that willing states can proceed with establishing their own police formations to address the country’s persistent security challenges. A retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Azubuko Uda, who was present or reacted to the development, strongly backed the move. He argued that Abia is well-positioned to le...

  He emphasized that Abia State upholds a tradition of rewarding excellence, urging the approximately 1,820 corps members to make the most of their service by being industrious, integrating into host communities, and driving meaningful development. Otti described the NYSC as a platform for personal growth, networking, and national unity, warning that failing to seize these opportunities would amount to shortchanging oneself. This promise aligns with the governor's prior actions, such as granting automatic employment in September 2025 to nine ex-corps members of Abia origin who earned Presidential NYSC Honour Awards for exceptional service (many in states far from the South-East). Those appointments were issued without interviews, alongside cash rewards, demonstrating the administration's commitment to merit-based recognition. The initiative is part of broader support for NYSC in Abia, including infrastructure improvements at the orientation camp (e.g., solar-powered street ligh...