Governor Rochas Okorocha has said that he is leaving behind a viable and safe Imo State to the governor-elect, Emeka Ihedioha.
This was contained in a statement on Monday by his spokesperson, Sam Onwuemeodo.
Okorocha was quoted as making the statement on receiving the new commander of 34 artillery brigade, Yusuf Tukura.
The governor also advised the new commander to set up goals he would like to achieve as commander of the army in Imo.
“What you are seeing in Imo is a product of sacrifice. Sacrifice of self, sacrifice of comfort and personality, denial of yourself who you are, that you might serve your people well.
“I will advise you Brigadier-General to set a target for yourself on what you want to achieve in Imo State as the commander in the state.
“You have brought us message of peace and so we want you to maintain peace and tranquility. You should serve Imo people as your own home.
“Today, you are in Igboland as a Brigade Commander; so, you are automatically an Igbo man now. It is the attitude that will guarantee peace in Nigeria,” he said.
Okorocha added that he was aspiring to go to the Senate to inter alia press for free education policy for all Nigerian students.
“I am going to the Senate to promote the cause of ordinary Nigerians. These are some of the things I am going to the Senate to do. Otherwise, I have no business there,” the governor said.
