Alor mounts 50 CCTV cameras, Introduces Ito-Ogbo(Celebration of Longevity)
By Uzo Ugwunze
Alor town in Idemili South Local Government Area, Anambra State has mounted about 50 CCTV cameras on the major streets and strategic places in the community as a major stride to checkmate insecurity in their community.
Speaking to Newsmen during the maiden Ito- Ogbo Alor Kingdom (Senior Citizens Day),The President General, Alor People’s Convention, Chief Sir. Uzoma Igbonwa(Okife) said that the installation of the CCTV cameras has made Alor one of the safest communities in Anambra State.
“Alor London is number one in security of lives and property. We have 50 solar powered CCTV cameras all over Alor community. We have a security control station where we monitor Alor from a television.
“I can see what is happening at the streets of Alor from my IPAD anywhere I am. Security is very important. It is the cardinal duty of Government to secure lives and property of her people but without government help but rather self-help we have done so much security wise for Alor,” Igbonwa said.
Chief Igbonwa flanked by the Chairman Alor Age grade council (Chief Arc. Josef Emefo) further revealed that Ito-Ogbo which is celebration of longevity/Octogenarians and Nonagenarians will be holding every three years.
“Alor people under my leadership introduced Ito-Ogbo, a joint celebration of a new birthday for those up to the age 80years. We appreciate them for all they have done for Alor community.
“Henceforth, these 120 elders would be exempted from community levies, service. We gave them medals of recognition to enable them receive prompt attention at any public function or facility they attend,” Igbonwa said.
In his remarks, His Magesty, Igwe Collins Ebele Chukwumesili (Ezedioramma III of Alor) blessed the celebrators and entire Alor people for the newly established custom, praying that as the community celebrates longevity, Ndi Alor will be enjoying long life and prosperity.
Highlight of the occasion was cutting of joint birthday cake, issuing of medals, March past by age grades. Donation of rice and money for the celebrators.
