PRESIDENT BUHARI APPLAUDS OKOROCHA, SAYS "YOU HAVE DONE WELLÔÇØ (READ DETAIL)
Afnews Editor
May 23, 2019
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Imo Governor, Rochas Okorocha for his fight against criminality.
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The president gave the commendation while inaugurating the new headquarters of the Nigeria Prisons Service in Owerri on Thursday.
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President Buhari, who was represented by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, said that the governor had practically demonstrated that he was the Chief Security Officer of Imo.
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He thanked the Governor and the people of Imo for supporting the criminal justice system in the country, NAN reports.
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"Let me say, on behalf of President Muhammadu Buhari that I am here to inaugurate the Nigerian Prisons, Owerri.
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"I congratulate Gov Okorocha for his support to the Federal Government of Nigeria in its efforts in handling the criminal Justice System.
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"Your role as Chief Security Officer speaks for itself. You have done well,ÔÇØ Osibanjo said.
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In his response, Gov. Okorocha thanked the President for permitting him to undertake a federal government project, while assuring him of the continued support of Imo people.
Osibanjo had earlier inaugurated the new Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport upon his arrival in the state.
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Other projects commissioned by the Vice President on behalf of the President include the new Police Headquarters, Free Mother & Child Hospital, Rochas Foundation Road and Somto Hospital. (DP)
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