We’ll continue to strengthen security architecture to drive our economy - Makinde
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said his administration will continue to prioritise security and strengthen the state’s security architecture so the massive economic development ongoing in the state can
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said his administration will continue to prioritise security and strengthen the state's security architecture so the massive economic development ongoing in the state can continue.
The governor stated this on Saturday, at a dinner organised in honour of the members of Syndicate 5 of the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC) 19, of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), held at the Local Government Training School Hall, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan.
Governor Makinde, represented at the dinner by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Musibau Babatunde, noted that effective collaboration and synergy among security agencies had been instrumental in sustaining peace and safeguarding the lives and properties of the people in the state.
He thanked the team for choosing Oyo State for their study tour and commended them for their outstanding performance during their short visit.
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Earlier in his remarks, the Syndicate Supervisor, Mr Julius Obukohwa, said the visit contributed immensely to the Syndicate’s knowledge on governance, security issues and environmental safety.
He lauded Governor Makinde’s administration for equipping the state's security agencies to enhance their performance and tackle crime and insecurity.
In their separate goodwill messages, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, represented by Oba Akeem Mobolaji Adewoyin; the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Security Coordination, Major Gen. Lukman Omoniyi (retd); and the Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon. Wole Akinleye, congratulated Syndicate 5 on the successful completion of their study tour.
They asked the Syndicate members to use the gathered experience judiciously to improve the security sector.
The event had in attendance the Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Oni, Commissioner for Lands and Urban Development, Hon Williams Akin-Funmilayo; Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Sefiu Oyebola; Chairman of Ilaji Group, Engr Dotun Sanusi; Permanent Secretaries; Service Commanders, and religious leaders, among other dignitaries.
