By Kingsley Ezekwelu
The most security conscious governor in Nigeria, Chief Willie Obiano, this afternoon received a brand new Hilux van donated to the state by the Union Bank Plc.
This gesture, the bank stated was to support the security initiative of the Gov Obiano administration in the state.
The vehicle was presented by the Bank’s Executive Director in charge of SouthEast, SouthSouth and Southwest, Mrs Rosemary Etim on behalf of the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank, Mr Emeka Emeuwa.
Handing over the keys to Gov Obiano, Mrs Etim explained that the donation was their contribution and support towards the governor’s efforts at making the state safe for the citizens.
Congratulating the governor on his resounding re-election victory and the good governance he has entrenched in the state, Mrs Etim assured that the donation marks the beginning of greater partnership between the bank and the State Government towards improving the lot of the people.
Responding, Gov Obiano thanked the bank for the gesture, assuring that it will go a long way in strengthening the security arrangement already in place in the state.
The governor described security as a capital intensive project that requires sustained support and appealed to the Bank to key into the security trust fund that would be launched soon and also support the state through other areas of corporate social responsibility.
