Security: Speaker Ayambem Commends Vigilante and Environmental Corps, Pledges Support

The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, recently met with the Vigilante and Environmental Corps to discuss the issue of security in society. During the meeting which was held in the Speaker’s office in Calabar, the Speaker commended the efforts of the Vigilante and Environmental Corps, expressing his appreciation for their collaboration with other security agencies in curbing crime in the state.

Hon. Elvert Ayambem voiced his concern about the need to provide support for the Vigilante group to enable them to carry out their duties effectively. He stated that he believed in the group’s capabilities and felt that they should be given the authority to work with other pertinent security agencies to combat insecurity in the state.

During the meeting, the Speaker mentioned that his office functions more like a post office where mail is dropped off for later delivery. However, he promised to bring the group’s concerns to the attention of Senator Prince Bassey Otu, the Executive Government of Cross River State, to take appropriate action.

Before the Speaker’s speech, the Environmental Corps and Vigilante, under the direction of Dr Mercy Felix Effiom (Bishop), stated that their organization’s purpose was to help the group become acquainted with all government agencies to establish a cordial and harmonious working relationship to further protect lives and properties in the state.

The Vigilante group urged the Speaker to support the implementation of the VGN Up-keep in the state under the Office of the Governor’s Chief of Staff. They also requested that laws be enacted in support of the group and for the Speaker to use his voice to advocate with the Governor to secure operational mobility and other necessary machinery.