Makinde Assures Security Agencies Of Continuous Support

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has assured the security agencies in the state of his administration continuous support for their roles in securing the state.

The governor who stated this while presenting 100 operational patrol vehicles to security agencies, said despite the security challenges faced in the year 2023, the security agencies were up to the task to make Oyo State one of the safest in the country.

He appreciated the service commanders for the leadership and motivation provided for their officers, as well as their sacrifices, promising that his administration was ready and willing to support them.

Makinde urged the commanders to ensure that their field officers are well remunerated and motivated to give their best to securing the state, adding that his administration would spare no cost to secure lives and property in the state.

In his welcome address, the Special Adviser on Security to Governor Makinde, who also doubles as the Executive Secretary, Security Trust Fund, CP Fatai Owoseni (rtd),  appreciated the governor for his commitment and investment in strengthening the security architecture in the state, not only with donation of vehicles but also with the provision of all other necessary facilities.

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He noted: “We are here today to witness another landmark achievement. That has been the practice of His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde. All of us were witnesses in 2019 during the celebration of His Excellency’s first 100 days in office, there was a flood of donations of patrol vehicles like this and, thereafter, there have been many donations”.

Responding on behalf of the service commanders in the state, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Police Command, Mr Adebola Hamzat, commended Makinde for his continued investments in ensuring the maintenance of peace and security in the state.

Hamzat said: “On behalf of the security commanders here present, we are saying thank you to His Excellency the Governor of Oyo State.’’