By Chioma Umeha
LAGOS – As part of activities to mark its Silver
jubilee, a company, Pharmatex Industries, has donated a Hilux van to the War
Against Indiscipline (WAI) Brigade, Lagos State Command.
The firm’s Executive Director, Chief Joseph Uzoma
Ebowusi, a WAI patron in the state, said the operational vehicle was donated to
assist the brigade in fighting crime.
He said: “I joined WAI Brigade in Owerri my state
capital where I was later made a patron. As a philanthropist, I did a lot for
my people. In Lagos, I was also made a patron. Being a patron of this Brigade,
I felt it will be necessary to present a gift of an Hilux van as an operational
vehicle to the Brigade because what moves me so much in life is discipline.
‘‘With this, easy movement to areas where crimes
will be fought won’t be a problem. I’ve always loved discipline; it’s in my
blood, because my parents were known for that. I encourage Nigerians to be
disciplined, just as I encourage businessmen in the society to look towards the
direction of donating to those who fight crimes and embrace discipline.
‘‘I still believe in the ability of WAI Brigade to
curb crime in the society because they are not corrupt. They are disciplined.
It is a voluntary organisation, yet members are very committed. I think if
every Nigerian acts disciplined, we will go places in this country. WAI has the
power to ensure discipline in the society; they’ve been conferred with the
powers, and have been living up to expectation.’’
Commending President Muhammadu Buhari’s drive
towards reducing crime across the nation, Ebowusi said more needs to be done to
eradicate hunger.
Accepting the gift, the Brigade’s State Commander,
Senior Comrade Gabriel Adeoye thanked the donor, assuring that the vehicle will
be put to good use.
‘‘Under my watch, the vehicle will facilitate
quick response to scenes of crime, emergency and also deter, prevent and
suppress the activities of vandals, hoodlums and organised crime in our society.’’
