Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has taken a significant step towards bolstering security in the state by distributing 100 operational vehicles to various security agencies. This move is aimed at enhancing rapid response to emergencies, improving the mobility of security personnel, and supporting the proposed state police outfit. The vehicles were given to the police, Nigerian Army, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Department of State Service, and local security outfits.
During the distribution ceremony, Governor Oyebanji emphasized the importance of the vehicles in addressing the recurring demands by security agencies for mobility and operational efficiency. He charged the security agencies to increase patrols, maintain strategic visibility, and respond swiftly to emergencies. The governor also pledged his administration's commitment to providing necessary resources for security operations, including regular monthly financial support and capacity building for state-owned security institutions.
The governor highlighted his administration's commitment to security since inception, which has earned Ekiti the reputation as one of the most secure states in the country. He noted that the distribution of vehicles is part of a broader effort to enhance security, including previous interventions such as the distribution of patrol vehicles, Armoured Personnel Carriers, bulletproof vests, and helmets.
Governor Oyebanji commended community security initiatives, local vigilante groups, and traditional rulers for their efforts in ensuring grassroots security. He called on all stakeholders to be genuinely involved in securing lives and property. The governor also acknowledged President Bola Tinubu's support, which enabled the procurement of the vehicles, and urged Ekiti people to reciprocate by voting for him and other All Progressives Congress candidates in the 2027 general elections.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, Brig Gen Ebenezer Ogundana (retd), reiterated the Oyebanji government's commitment to the security of lives and property. He noted that the vehicles would enhance the security agencies' operational efficiency and highlighted Ekiti's ranking as the most peaceful state in the country due to the government's deliberate efforts and investment in security.
The distribution of vehicles is expected to have a positive impact on security operations in Ekiti, enabling security agencies to respond more effectively to emergencies and maintain visibility. The governor's commitment to security is evident in the various initiatives undertaken by his administration, including the proposed state police outfit.
The event marks a significant milestone in the state's efforts to enhance security, and stakeholders are optimistic about the positive impact of the vehicles on security operations. With the governor's pledge to continue supporting security agencies, Ekiti is poised to maintain its reputation as a secure state.
Key points
- - The distribution of 100 operational vehicles aims to enhance security operations, mobility, and rapid response to emergencies. - The vehicles will support the proposed state police outfit and enhance the operational efficiency of security agencies. - Ekiti has been ranked as one of the most secure states in the country due to the government's deliberate efforts and investment in security.
