By Oboh Linus, LafiaThe Nasarawa State Government has reaffirmed its commitment for continued support for security agencies in the state to enhance their operation.Dr Labaran Magaji, Secretary to the Nasarawa State Government, said this while receiving the State Controller of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Nasarawa State Command, Mr Anthony Sanda, in his office in Lafia.He applauded the security agencies’ role and their invaluable contributions that brought about peace and stabilisation to Nasarawa state.’We cannot thank you enough for what you are doing to stabilise and to consolidate the peace process initiated by Gov Abdullahi Sule.”We appreciate your complementary efforts in ensuring that the governor succeeds in that regard, which made the state stand out amongst many other states with respect to peace.”One thing that is very crucial is to assure you of the government’s continued support to not only the Correctional Service, but every other security outfit in Nasarawa state,” SSG assured.Magaji said that society could be much better when correctional centres deliver on their mandate, noting that the Correctional Service is the end product of every criminal and criminal activities.”So we are happy with what you are doing in the States, because very rarely do we see anybody going in there and coming out to be worse than when he went there, which shows that you are really delivering on your mandates as a correctional centre.”Therefore, continue to do that so that society can be better, because taking this uniform off, you are just like us. So we are all together going to be affected by the consequences of the actions of anybody who has passed through your centre.”So continue to exercise the mandate that is given to you by the law establishing the agency, so that at the end of the day, Nigeria will be a better country,” he stated.Earlier speaking, Mr Anthony Sanda, NCoS, Controller, Nasarawa State Command, said the visit was to familiarise with the state government, and to show appreciation for the unwavering support of the state Government.Sanda, however, appealed for more support to enable the Command discharge their duty effectively. (NAN)
Nasarawa Govt. reaffirms sustained support for security agencies
