Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, restated his administration’s commitment to the safety of lives and property with the distribution of 50 operational vehicles to security agencies in the state.
According to Mr Aiyedatiwa, it is important to build a safe and more secure state by placing a premium on safety of the residents amid the escalating security challenges bedevilling the country.
He stated that the distribution of the high-grade operational Toyota Hilux vehicles to security agencies in the state was a clear demonstration of his administration’s resolve to enhance the capacity and responsiveness of security formations across the state.
The governor spoke on Wednesday at the Government House ground in Akure, the state capital, where he distributed the vehicles as part of activities, marking his first 100 days in office.
“This event underscores our administration’s unwavering commitment to enhancing the effectiveness, efficiency, and capacity of our security agencies to respond to any security alert or acts of criminality in the state. 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,” Mr Aiyedatiwa said.
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 operative was not only a constitutional responsibility but also a practical demonstration of the government’s appreciation of their sacrifices.
Stressing the importance of synergy among security stakeholders, Mr Aiyedatiwa said that collaboration between the security agencies is also critical to tackling the security challenges facing the state.
He described the event as a significant step in the collective quest to build a safer and more secure state. He expressed delight at the opportunity to once again equip security agencies with essential logistics.
