The Chairman of Bakassi LGC, Elder Usang Iso has appeal to Corps Members serving in the area not to be disturbed by the security threat. They should go about their normal activities without any fear or intimidation. Elder Iso said that she had granted order to Corps Members serving in Bakassi LGA headquarters. The Chairman pledge the council to ensure the relevant authority/stakeholders are involved in the provision of adequate security for the Corps Members to enable them go about discharging their constitutional responsibilities. She use the occasion to promise the council willingness to corporate with the Corps Members in the areas of their needs.
The leader of Bakassi Legislative Council, Pastor Inok Otu commended the Corps Members for their zeal, understanding and corporation over this period irrespective of the challenges and urge them to keep calm that the council is on top of the situation and wishing them a Merry Christmas celebrations.
Speaking on behalf of the Corps Members, the CLO Victor Tochukwu Mba stated that the visit was necessary to review the security issues caused by hoodlums in the area and to inform the council of the need to open a recreational park for outdoor activities and the none payment of monthly stipends to Corps Members serving in the private schools in the area.