…Honours Gov Okpebholo, Others in recognition of their commitment to the fight against cultism and kidnapping
By Simeon OSAJIE
The Center for Moral Value and Justice has organized a town hall meeting to foster Edo community responsibility and advance for a collective action against cultism and kidnapping in Edo State has been held in Benin City with a call on citizens of the state to unite for moral renewal.
The9JaTREND reports that the dialogue was campaigned by the Center for Moral Value and Justice as its own contribution to the fight against cultism and kidnapping in Edo State.
The town hall meeting held with the theme “Community Responsibility and its Collective Action” for a safer Edo State, a call to ending kidnapping and cultism. It was explained by the convener as a dialogue on the condition that cultism and kidnapping can only be eradicated if citizen can collaborate and work with the government and security agencies to fight the twin vices.

This spiritual illness has caused fear, destroyed families, destroyed investments, and threatened the peace we have cherished. We are transitioning from a culture of vascularity to a world of activism.
At a civilization where every individual is tied up to one another to peace, speakers comprising the clergy, security experts, government officials, youths and community leaders reflected on some societal factors, various social biases and charted the way forward.

The Center for Moral Value and Justice presented awards to the state Governor Monday Okpebholo, the state commissioner of police, Monday Agbonika and others in recognition of their commitment to the fight against cultism and kidnapping in the states.
Hon. Anthony Ojo, Director General, Edo Fire Service Agency hold a Diploma in Seating and Gate in London, Christian and married and blessed with children.
Center for Moral Value and Justice bestowed an award of excellence on Hon. Ojo for his exemplary in humanity and operational excellence on the 27th day of February, 2026.