The Abia State Harmonised Taskforce has unveiled new uniforms for its operatives.
Unveiling the new uniform, Chairman of the Harmonised Taskforce and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Uzor Nwachukwu warned against brigandage, criminality, irresponsibility and truancy.
Prince Nwachukwu charged them to conduct themselves in a manner that would bring the name of the government to disrepute, pointing out that they represent the State government in the enforcement of its laws .
“Our mandate is to make sure that our land is better than how it has ever been. We are working for the state, we are working for ourselves because this is our place, this is our land,” he pointed out.
To this end, he further charged the Coordinators to instill discipline among members in their areas or zones as well as punish those whose conducts were averse with the mandate of the Taskforce.
The Commisioner noted with delight that the Taskforce, established in April 2024, has made a lot of progress and thanked the Governor for his massive support in provision of operational vehicles and payment of salaries for the team.
Prince Nwachukwu pledged that the Taskforce would continue to improve as well as operate according to the rule of engagements.
In his speech, the Director General, Abia State Orientation Agency, Agbonma Okobasi and her counterpart in Abia State Structures for Signage and Advertisement Agency (ABSSAA), Mrs. Victoria Onwubiko urged them not to be crude in their dealings with members of the public but maintained professionalism in their job.
Contributing, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transport, Dr. Obioma Nwaogbe and General Manager Abia State Microfinance Bank, Mazi Chimereze Okeigbo reminded them that a lot of eyes are watching and taking notes of their activities.
They enjoined them to assist the government in deriving the Internally Generated Revenue IGR of the State.
Baring their mind, the Aba Zonal Coordinator, Hon. Uche Nwogu, Umuahia Zonal Coordinator, Col. Emeka while noting that the job is a continuous learning process, urged them to be firm in their assignments and also apply caution.
Also speaking, Hon Dannie Ubani, encouraged them to approach their duties with human face and beware of the social media.
Responding, Chief Fidelis Iheme said they have spent one year of learning and expressed the hope that they would improve going forward.
