By Fred Itua Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution (as amended) is explicit in stating the primary duty of government. In Chapter 2, Section 14(2)(b), it states thus; “The security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government”. Hence, there is no argument that security comes first before welfare because the latter cannot exist without the former. It is this clear understanding of his mandate that made His Excellency, Governor Monday Okpebholo to immediately take steps to secure the peace on assumption of office. On assumption on November 12,…
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