Soludo Tasks Security Chiefs On Collective Action Against Insecurity In The State

By Odogwu Emeka Odogwu, Awka
Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, attended the annual Armed Forces Remembrance Day Mass Celebration held at the Cathedral Church of St. Faith, Awka with a charge on collective action against insecurity, appealing to security agencies in the state to rise to the occasion.
Governor Soludo, addressing the congregation, emphasized the vital role that sober living plays in ensuring the safety and well-being of service members.

“This is an important service as a forerunner to the armed forces remembrance day celebration. It is an annual ritual, and 2025 is our year of collective triumph.
The Governor said that the service is not just an opportunity to remember the fallen heroes but a time to call for action.
“We, in unison, can rise up to condemn the criminal acts going on. It is not just about the ideology of idolatry that the criminals are perpetuating but about the gods that they worship. There is a connection between what they do and idolatry.

“They are nothing but organized criminals who live among us. This occasion reminds us of our own civic duty.
“And to the people; security is a collective endeavour. If you see something, say something;” the Governor added.
Deputy Governor, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim accompanied the Governor to the event alongside top government functionaries, all the Security chiefs in the state.

The service was in honour and remembrance of the fallen heroes as well as to encourage other serving military personnel in protection and defence of the nation’s territorial integrity
The Mass, an integral part of the day’s event, was officiated by the re-elected Archbishop, Ecclesiastical Province of the Niger and Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Alexander Chibuzor Ibezim who called for unity of purpose in restoring the glory of the state.

In a sermon, Ven. Clement.C Mgbemena, focused on faithfulness to the calling of Christ, emphasizing that perseverance will help the church achieve its calling.
Ven. Mgbemena tasked the church on praying for the government to succeed and strive to become the bridge and the light, rather than the walls that divide