Commendation
By Ugonne Uzoma
Owerri, June 11, 2024 (NAN) Imo House of Assembly, on Tuesday, commended the Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodimma, over the timely rescue of some underaged girls allegedly trafficked to Ghana for prostitution.
The lawmakers made the commendation, following a motion of urgent public importance moved by Mr Chisom Ojukwu (APC-Nkwerre).
Ojukwu had urged the house to applaud the governor and his wife, Chioma, for the “swift rescue of the girls.
Presenting the motion on the floor of the house, he said that the governor’s action demonstrated his sensitivity to the plight of the people of the state.
He also hailed him for quickly assembling a delegate which travelled to Ghana to facilitate the rescue of the girls.
Ojukwu said that the matter would have been overlooked while the girls continued to suffer.
He therefore thanked the governor “for carrying out his duty of protecting every citizen of the state”.
Supporting the motion, the Majority Leader, Mr Kanayo Onyemaechi (APC- Owerri West), commended the governor for also rescuing other victims of trafficking from other states.
Onyemaechi lauded the governor “for rising to the occassion” and successfully rescuing the girls.
Also, Mr Kennedy Ibeh (APC-Obowo), while thanking the governor for the feat, alleged the involvement of a syndicate in the act.
He urged the security agencies to thoroughly investigate the matter to ensure that the syndicate was smashed and brought to book.
Contributing to the motion, the Deputy Minority Leader, Mr Clinton Amadi (LP-Owerri Municipal), commended the governor’s quick intervention and pledge to rehabilitate and reintegrate the girls.
Mr Kelechi Ofurum (APC-Owerri North) also called for the perpetrators to be fished out and made to face the law.
Following more contributions in favour of the motion, the Speaker, Mr Chike Olemgbe (APC-Ihitte Uboma), ruled in its favour. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Ifeyinwa Okonkwo/Sam Oditah
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