Abia police partner tourism board, to boost development
By Alex Olise
The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Police Command, (CP) Janet Agbede, has commended the commitment of Abia State Tourism Board in its efforts in repositioning the sector for optimal performance as a vital sub-sector of the state economy.
The CP spoke recently, when she received the management team of Abia State Tourism Board during a courtesy visit in her office. The team was led by the General Manager of the state tourism board, Queen Onyekachi Atulomah.
The State CP said that Abia State Police Command, under her watch, was committed to partnering with the Abia State Tourism Board to boost tourism development in the State, by ensuring the sustenance of peace and security, as well as adequate protection of inbound tourists and tourism facilities across the State, The Trumpet gathered.
She emphasised that tourism all over the world was a great economic asset and commended the Tourism Board for its renewed commitment towards full activation of tourism activities in the State.
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Earlier, in her address, the General Manager of Abia State Tourism Board, congratulated CP Janet Agbede for achieving the historic feat of being the first female Commissioner of Police in Abia State; describing the feat as an inspiration for young women to work diligently and break the bias against women in a male-dominated society.
She appreciated the CP and the Command for their tireless efforts to sustain peace and security in the State.
She sought the partnership of the Command to complement the drive by the Tourism Board, aimed at full restoration of tourism activities across the State, in keeping with the mandate of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, noting that tourism cannot thrive without adequate security and, conversely, a robust tourism industry is usually indicative of a peaceful and secure society.
The high point of the brief event was the conferment of ‘Most Tourism Friendly CP Award’ on CP Janet Agbede by the Abia tourism boss, in recognition of her commitment to combating crime in the State and invariably making the State a safe destination for tourists.
The CP, while expressing appreciation for the honour, also presented a complimentary plaque to the boss of the Abia Tourism Board.
