The Ondo state governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has presented 25 Hilux vehicles to various security agencies in the state to boost security network.
Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, said in a statement that it was the first batch of the provision of operational vehicles to boost security by the administration.
The presentation ceremony was held at the governor’s office car park, Alagbaka, Akure, the state capital.
Governor Aiyedatiwa stated the vital role the security agencies play in safeguarding the lives and properties of the people of the state.
He said: “As an integral part of government functionaries, it is no gainsaying that security agencies are pivotal to the overall security architecture of any society. This daunting task often requires patrolling from one location to another. To ease this important yet herculean function, we are providing these high-grade Toyota Hilux vehicles to enhance performance in the discharge of their security mandate.”
Reflecting on the legacy of his predecessor, the late Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, who was instrumental in establishing the South West Security Network, also known as the Amotekun Corps, Governor Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed his commitment to prioritising the security and safety of residents.
“I remain steadfastly committed to putting the security and safety of our people first. Since I assumed office, I have consistently emphasised the need for all security stakeholders and state actors to work as one to secure lives and properties,” he added.
The governor also highlighted the increased need for security during election periods, acknowledging the surge in criminal activities during such times. He added that the new vehicles would motivate and assist security agencies in their critical duties.
He assured that his administration would continue to support security agencies, promising that those who did not benefit from this batch would receive their vehicles in due course.
Governor Aiyedatiwa also promised continued logistic support and urged the security agencies to make good use of the vehicles to maintain law and order in the state.