Mr Aka said 200 soldiers would be deployed to Isi-Uzo to protect lives and property.
The governor said it was a multimillion-dollar investment.
The governor added that this development had sent a strong signal to potential investors that “Abia is poised to become the next big thing.”
The governor said the permanent secretaries were chosen not because they were lucky but because they were competent in their various ministries.
The CP said the command had put in place security measures that would enable residents of the state to move on with their legitimate businesses.
The Kogi government claimed security operatives arrested six suspects in connection with the assault on the lawmakers.
Mr Isah-Echocho pledged the lawmakers’ loyalty to the governor and his successor.
“‘Aketi’, as he was fondly called, is a man of simplistic nature,” said the NDDC governing board chair.
Mr Yusuf said their appointment was based on integrity and antecedents, asking them not to betray his confidence.
“What you have done this night is commendable.’’
