As part of his administration’s effort to protect the life and property of residents, Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has handed 25 Hilux vehicles over to various security agencies.
At the ceremony held at the Governor’s Office Car Park, in Akure, the Aiyedatiwa emphasised the security agencies’ vital role in safeguarding the life and property of the state’s people.
The governor 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 emphasized the need for all security stakeholders and state actors to work as one to secure lives and property,” he added.
The governor also highlighted the increased need for security during election periods, acknowledging the surge in criminal activities during such times. He noted 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.
