Ondo governor reaffirms commitment to safer, secured state

…boosts security with 50 operational vehicles 

The governor of Ondo State, Dr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reiterated his unwavering commitment to the safety of lives and property with the presentation of high-grade operational Toyota Hilux vehicles to security agencies in the State.

The ceremony, held at the Government House grounds in Akure on Wednesday, formed part of activities marking the Governor’s first 100 days in office.

Aiyedatiwa described the event as a significant step in the collective quest to build a safer and more secure Ondo State.

He stated that the distribution of operational vehicles was a clear demonstration of his administration’s resolve to enhance the capacity and responsiveness of security formations across the state.

Aiyedatiwa stressed the importance of synergy among all security stakeholders, emphasizing that collaboration is critical to tackling the security challenges facing the state.

The governor recalled that in July 2024, the state government distributed 25 units of Toyota Hilux vehicles to security agencies, highlighting the latest presentation as a continuation of that initiative.

He added that providing operational tools to security operatives is not only a constitutional responsibility but also a practical demonstration of government’s appreciation for their sacrifices.

“These vehicles are a token of our appreciation for your dedication and service. Furthermore, I wish to reiterate that the distribution of vehicles to security agencies is one of the ways by which we are strengthening our security apparatus in the State”, he said.

In his goodwill message, the Commander of the 32 Artillery Brigade, Brigadier General Justin Ifeanyi, who spoke on behalf of all security agencies in the state, assured that the vehicles would be put to effective use and properly maintained. He emphasized that the vehicles would strictly serve the purpose for which they were provided, to improve security operations and rapid response across the state.

Similarly, the Commander of the Ondo State Security Network Agency (Amotekun Corps), Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, expressed gratitude to the state government, noting that the vehicles would significantly ease the mobility challenges faced by security personnel. He added that the new additions to the security fleet would greatly enhance the Corps’ efficiency in handling security issues across the state.