JifeoforFrom Ijeoma John, Nnewi.
The current President of Nnewi Automobile Manufacturers and Importers Association,Nnewi and currently the Supervisor of Special Duties in Nnewi North Local Government Area of Anambra State,Hon.Austin -Manuel Jidiofor has on Monday, 3rd of February, 2025 applauded Governor Soludo’s efforts to restore peace and security in Anambra State, adding that he is doing well now.
Chairman of IGR Nnewi while addressing some journalists in his residence at Okpuno-Egbu, Umudim Nnewi revealed that the newly launched security outfit called “Agunaechemba” was transformed AVG security outfit, which according him has its Chairman in the person of the Outgoing President General of Nzuko-ora Nnewi, Hon. Maduka Atueyi.
He further revealed the State government was so mean to eradicate criminals in the State.
He encouraged youths to engage themselves in meaningful businesses and shun criminal activities that would eventually land them into trouble.
“According to the book of Deuteronomy,If anyone found guilty of kidnapping for ransom,he will be put to death.No reason should anyone kidnap for ransom” he quoted.
He disclosed on daily basis, police officials have been arresting criminals.Jidiofor advised landlords to be mindful of the type tenants they put in their apartments to avoid facing the music.
IGR Chairman revealed that some buildings where criminals used as their hideouts have been marked out for demolition.
On revenue collection,Jidiofor said he introduced a digital revenue collection adding that he would not approve
any revenue collection until he has been convinced of a better way it would be collected.
Speaking on the forthcoming Nzuko-ora Nnewi election, Austin-Manuel Jidiofor categorically stated that two candidates remained sound but “they need someone who is conversant with the running of the Town Union”.
“We have an active running Executive Chairman, we need an active PG too so that when the policies of Nnewi North Local Government Area come,it will be dropped in the table of the PG of Nzuko-ora Nnewi,who will now tell the people of Nnewi in the language they will understand.
“We don’t need a partisan person,who will not understand the ideology of the Local Government Chairman.We don’t someone who will sabotage us by changing gear” he noted.
He further said no Town Union exist without the approval of the State Government ,who has the power to put caretaker if not satisfied with the outcome of the election.
Jidiofor added that Hon Jude Osumuoh has been in system for years as a staunch member of APGA.Osumuoh according to him has occupied so many positions which in all has recorded enormous achievements which made him qualified for the position.
