Chief of Staff to the Abia State governor, Anthony Chidi Agbazuere, says the streetlight project undertaken by the government is to enhance economic activities as well as reduce crimes in various parts of the state.
Agbazuere stated this while handing over a brand new Hilux van to Tony Ezebuiro, the director general of Abia State Streetlight Installation and Maintenance Agency, at Government House, Umuahia.
He observed that most crimes were committed under the cover of the night, pointing out that illuminating the streets would help reduce crime in Abia to the barest minimum.
According to the chief of staff, the establishment of the agency underscores the passion of the present administration to impact the people.
Agbazuere commended the Governor Okezie Ikpeazu for installing the streetlights on major roads across the state and expressed the hope that the agency would deliver on the mandate given to it by the governor.
Tony Ezebuiro, while receiving the vehicle, thanked the government and assured that the van would be put to judicious use to meet with the agency’s assigned mandate.
The agency, according to him, does not only handle streetlight installation but also liaises with other agencies or persons who intend to install street lights as well as ensure that the lights are adequately maintained.
He said that the agency was working to improve on the dynamics in the society including ensuring that the streetlights stay on till the morning hours to further reduce incidences of crime perpetrated in the early hours.
