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Anambra POCACOV, State Govt Join Forces Ahead of Statewide Anti-Cultism Campaign

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FIC Report (Anambra State) – ‎The Anambra State chapter of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) paid a courtesy visit to the State Government as it prepares for a statewide advocacy and sensitization drive led by its National Coordinator.

‎‎According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the delegation headed by State Coordinator His Royal Majesty Igwe Daniel Obelle of Nawfia and represented at the meeting by Mr. Moses Ndukwu met with the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) to outline the campaign’s goals, planned activities, and anticipated impact.

‎‎The visit was also intended to secure the government’s partnership in promoting values that discourage cultism, substance abuse, cybercrime, violence, and other social vices among youths across the state.

‎‎POCACOV told the SSG that the campaign will use sustained advocacy, public enlightenment, and community participation to tackle emerging social challenges. Activities will include sensitization programmes in schools, communities, religious centres, and other public forums designed to foster responsible citizenship, peaceful coexistence, and positive youth development.

‎‎The SSG, Mrs. Chiamaka Nnake praised the Nigeria Police Force and POCACOV for the initiative and reiterated the Anambra State Government’s commitment to supporting programmes that enhance peace, security, and citizens’ welfare. She urged continued collaboration among stakeholders to ensure the campaign’s success.

‎‎The command expressed appreciation for the State Government’s support and reassured Ndi Anambra of its ongoing commitment to non-kinetic approaches, strategic partnerships, and community engagement as tools for crime prevention and building a safer state.

‎‎The Anambra State chapter of the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) paid a courtesy visit to the State Government as it prepares for a statewide advocacy and sensitization drive led by its National Coordinator.

‎‎According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the delegation headed by State Coordinator His Royal Majesty Igwe Daniel Obelle of Nawfia and represented at the meeting by Mr. Moses Ndukwu met with the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) to outline the campaign’s goals, planned activities, and anticipated impact.

‎‎The visit was also intended to secure the government’s partnership in promoting values that discourage cultism, substance abuse, cybercrime, violence, and other social vices among youths across the state.

‎‎POCACOV told the SSG that the campaign will use sustained advocacy, public enlightenment, and community participation to tackle emerging social challenges. Activities will include sensitization programmes in schools, communities, religious centres, and other public forums designed to foster responsible citizenship, peaceful coexistence, and positive youth development.

‎‎The SSG, Mrs. Chiamaka Nnake praised the Nigeria Police Force and POCACOV for the initiative and reiterated the Anambra State Government’s commitment to supporting programmes that enhance peace, security, and citizens’ welfare. She urged continued collaboration among stakeholders to ensure the campaign’s success.

‎‎The command expressed appreciation for the State Government’s support and reassured Ndi Anambra of its ongoing commitment to non-kinetic approaches, strategic partnerships, and community engagement as tools for crime prevention and building a safer state.

‎Ikeji Emeka
Senior information and public relations officer
FIRC, Awka
18/7/2026