Abia State has witnessed a significant transformation since Governor Alex Otti took office. One of his key promises was to create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive and ensure the ease of doing business in the state. To achieve this, he established the Abia Harmonised Taskforce, a unified body tasked with maintaining order and sanity in the state. In this article, we will explore the impact of the taskforce and Governor Otti's desire for a saner Abia State.
The Birth of the Abia Harmonised Taskforce
During his campaigns, Governor Otti promised to put an end to touting, extortion, harassment, and intimidation of citizens. To fulfill this promise, he dissolved multiple taskforces that existed in the state and created the Abia Harmonised Taskforce. The taskforce was carefully selected, and civil servants were also given the opportunity to join. This move demonstrated the government's commitment to bringing sanity into the system.
Structure and Operations
The taskforce is structured into different zones and layers of leadership, including zonal leaders, supervisors, and team leads. This structure ensures effectiveness, command, and control, as well as supervision. Members of the taskforce are remunerated monthly to prevent extortion and ensure accountability. The state steering committee, chaired by the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Uzor Nwachukwu, oversees the taskforce's operations.
Impact and Achievements
Since its inception, the Abia Harmonised Taskforce has made significant progress in maintaining order and sanity in the state. Touts who previously extorted money from innocent citizens have disappeared, and revenue agents now know the consequences of harassment and extortion. Reckless driving, wrong parking, and illegal loading bays are being tackled in Aba and Umuahia. The taskforce has also received 15 units of 18-seater buses from Governor Otti, ensuring their effective operation and movement.
Conclusion
Governor Alex Otti's vision for a saner Abia State is becoming a reality through the Abia Harmonised Taskforce. The taskforce has brought discipline and decorum to the state, creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. With the continued support of the government and the taskforce's commitment to their duties, Abia State is on the path to becoming a modern and developed state.