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Wike appoints Acting DG for Neighbourhood Safety Agency

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Gov. Wike of Rivers State
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt
Despite threats of numerous litigations hanging on the neck of the controversial Rivers State Neighbourhood Safety Corps,the Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has approved the appointment of Dr Uche Chukwuma as the Acting Director General
A statement by Simeon Nwakaudu, Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor on Electronic Media noted that Dr Chukwuma who retired as an Assistant Commissioner of Police holds  a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree and is a seasoned security professional.
He was at various times the Police Public Relations Officer of the Rivers State Police Command and an author of many books
It will be recalled that the Rivers State Governor gave his assent to the  Neighbourhood Safety Corps Law No.8 of 2018 passed  by the Rivers State House of Assembly on Thursday. 

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