LODWAR- Turkana Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai today hosted Rift Valley Regional Commissioner Maalim Mohamed, who had paid him a courtesy call at the County Government headquarters.

The brief meeting held at the Governor’s office centered on drought response, President Ruto’s planned visit and the runway insecurity in parts of the North Rift.

In his remarks, RC Maalim underscored the importance of close partnership between the National and County Governments to address challenges residents faced as well as fulfilling the constitutional obligation of the government to tax payers.

He restated his commitment to work with devolved units and lauded Governor Napotikan for embracing peace building efforts and taking lead role in championing for security and peaceful coexistence of communities.

On recruitment of National Police Reservists, the regional commissioner revealed that exercise had been completed in Turkana East, with plans underway for Turkana South and Loima Sub Counties.

On his part, Governor Lomorukai assured the Commissioner that his administration was committed to strengthening collaboration with the National Government to address critical issues affecting residents of Turkana, key among them the current drought and runaway insecurity.

The County boss briefed the delegation on the progress of the emergency relief response and efforts that the County Government had invested on peace building and conflict management .

Kerio Delta MCA David Ekod echoed the Regional Commissioner’s proposal on addressing banditry and insisted on the need to improve road infrastructure on insecurity prone areas to ease response during emergencies.

RC Maalim Mohamed was accompanied by Regional Security personnel: Regional Police Commander Tom Odero, Critical Infrastructure Protection Unit (CIPU) Commander Richard Lesosuiyan, and NIS Director Jeremy Laibuta.

Via Governor’s Press Service.