Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, presented 25 Hilux vehicles to various security agencies in the State to boost security
Aiyedatiwa, while presenting the vehicles on Wednesday in Akure, ONDO State, said the exercise was the first batch , emphasized the importance of security agencies in protecting ONDO citizens and their properties.
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.”
“I remain steadfastly committed to putting the security and safety of our people first. Since I assumed office, I have consistently emphasized the need for all security stakeholders and state actors to work as one to secure lives and property,” he added.
“It should be noted that these vehicles are in addition to the regular logistic support we have been providing for all our security outfits. While assuring you that this kind of intervention shall continue subject to availability of funds, I charge you to make good use of these vehicles and continue to work tirelessly to keep our State safe.
“To the good people of the Sunshine State, we assure you that we will not relent in creating a secure and prosperous environment for all”, the governor said.
The governor urged the agencies to make judicious use of the vehicle to secure the good people of the Sunshine state.
Dignitaries at the event include: the Deputy Governor, Dr Olayide Adelami; Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Prince Segun Omojuwa; State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Engr. Ade Adetimehin, members of the State Executive Council, representatives of the security agencies, traditional rulers, religious leaders among others