Eleme Lawmaker Condemns Youth Violence

Proceedings at the State House of Assembly were stalled in the past two weeks.
However, last week, member representing Eleme State Constituency, Hon. Aforji Igwe called on Ebubu and Agbonchia youths to embrace peace.
Hon. Igwe made the plea after an alleged cult clash led to the death of two young men in the community.
The lawmaker said all efforts are being made to calm the situation, as he urged young people to shun violence and engage themselves in productive ventures.
Meanwhile, penultimate week, the House passed the Violence Against Persons (VAP)Prohibition Bill into law. It also conducted a public hearing for the State Security Trust Fund Bill 2019.
Recall that the Chairman, Adhoc Committee on the Rivers State Security Trust Fund bill 2019, Hon. Christian Ahiakwo called on security agencies, government, public and private sectors to ensure the protection of lives and property of Rivers people.
Hon. Ahiakwo gave the assurance during a one-day public hearing on the State Security Trust Fund Bill.
Ahiakwo who is the lawmaker representing Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Constituency 1 said the bill will help boost effective delivery in the security situation in the state.
A representative of the Nigeria Police , DSP Desmond Madu, during his recommendation called on the House to include a provision that will cater for all injured police officers in the course of their duty.
The Director General of Rivers State Neighborhood Watch Safety Agency, Uche Chukwuma, said the bill when passed into law, would make the work of security operatives move on effectively to enhance crime-free society.
Representatives from the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Office of the State Attorney General, the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Rivers State and the Office of the Secretary to the State Government  made their contributions during the public hearing.