Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to establish the Abia State Safety Commission.
The Commission if established, will ensure effective regulation of safety standards across homes, offices, markets, and industries in Abia State.
Otti disclosed this in his office in Umuahia when he received in audience members of the Federal House of Representatives Committee on Safety Standards and Regulations, led by its Chairman, Hon. David Idris Zakarias.
The Governor hinted that Abia State has already commenced the process of establishing the Commission, revealing that the policy has received State Executive Council approval and is awaiting legislative action for full implementation.
Otti stressed that beyond setting up the Commission, public reorientation on safety consciousness is crucial to prevent disasters and protect lives and property.
The Governor pledged to ensure that his administration’s safety policy initiative is properly legislated, so that future administrations can build on it and not discard it when he leaves office.
He noted that Abia already operates over 10 fire trucks and expressed his government’s determination to deploy fire fighting machines across all local government areas of the State.
Otti while applauding the Committee’s efforts, enjoined them to encourage other States to work towards establishing safety commissions as Abia has already queued in.
He stated that the focus is not on revenue generation but on safety and protection of lives and investments.
Earlier, Hon. David Idris Zakarias explained that the Committee’s visit was to propose the establishment of the Abia State Safety Commission (ASSC), noting that only Lagos State currently has it.
On his part, Dr. Iwu Finian, the Health and Safety Consultant to the Committee, lauded Governor Otti’s transformative leadership, citing Abia’s expanding investments in manufacturing, construction, oil services, and agro-processing sectors.
He noted that the absence of a dedicated safety regulatory body exposes the public to health and legal risks while limiting potential revenue opportunities.
Gov Otti Reveals Administration’s Effort to Establish Abia Safety Commission
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