Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has reaffirmed his administration\u2019s commitment to establish the Abia State Safety Commission.
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\n\u200eThe Commission if established, will ensure effective regulation of safety standards across homes, offices, markets, and industries in Abia State.
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\n\u200eOtti 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.
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\n\u200eThe 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.
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\n\u200eOtti stressed that beyond setting up the Commission, public reorientation on safety consciousness is crucial to prevent disasters and protect lives and property.
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\n\u200eThe Governor pledged to ensure that his administration\u2019s safety policy initiative is properly legislated, so that future administrations can build on it and not discard it when he leaves office.
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\n\u200eHe noted that Abia already operates over 10 fire trucks and expressed his government\u2019s determination to deploy fire fighting machines across all local government areas of the State.
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\n\u200eOtti while applauding the Committee’s efforts, enjoined them to encourage other States to work towards establishing safety commissions as Abia has already queued in.
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\n\u200eHe stated that the focus is not on revenue generation but on safety and protection of lives and investments.
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\n\u200eEarlier, Hon. David Idris Zakarias explained that the Committee\u2019s visit was to propose the establishment of the Abia State Safety Commission (ASSC), noting that only Lagos State currently has it.
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\n\u200eOn his part, Dr. Iwu Finian, the Health and Safety Consultant to the Committee, lauded Governor Otti\u2019s transformative leadership, citing Abia\u2019s expanding investments in manufacturing, construction, oil services, and agro-processing sectors.
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\n\u200eHe noted that the absence of a dedicated safety regulatory body exposes the public to health and legal risks while limiting potential revenue opportunities.
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