The Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has declared that his administration would not relent in providing adequate security for the people of the state.
Specifically, Aiyedatiwa said he would continue to give necessary support to the state Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun Corps.
He stated this at the inauguration of the Command and Control Centre and Training Auditorium of the state Amotekun Corps in Akure, the state capital, on Monday.
The governor noted that security governance was the responsibility of every citizen, describing it as “a continuous journey,” demanding both public engagement and unwavering government support.
The governor described the newly inaugurated facility as crucial for improving operational efficiency, intelligence coordination, and officers’ tactical readiness.
He said, “Safeguarding lives and property remains the cornerstone of our administration under the ‘OUR EASE’ policy thrust.”
Commending the Amotekun corps under the leadership of Akogun Adetunji Adeleye for the commitment and sacrifice invested in constructing the Command and Control Centre, Aiyedatiwa pledged continued provision of logistics, training, welfare, and resources critical for effective security operations of the corps.
“The prompt release of funds for this facility reflects our administration’s commitment to the professional development and welfare of Amotekun personnel,” he stressed.
The governor also used the occasion to laud the initiator of the Amotekun corps and late former governor of the state, Rotimi Akeredolu, describing him as a visionary whose courage facilitated the creation of the Amotekun Corps alongside his then South-West peers.
In his welcome address, Adeleye reiterated Amotekun’s determination to enhance security across the state, saying the corps’ evolution since 2020 demonstrated that locally driven security structures, supported by political will, ” can effectively tackle emerging threats.”
Adeleye also hailed the late Akeredolu as the architect of the South-West security renaissance.
He said, “The corps’ success can be attributed to a founding policy prioritising operational strength, rapid response, and community-based intelligence.
“Amotekun now relies heavily on intelligence-driven operations in rural and urban communities and I want to assure our people of the corps’ continued vigilance and proactive responses to threats.”
This is coming three days after the governor approved the recruitment and training of 500 additional personnel into the Amotekun Corps as part of efforts to strengthen local security.
Aiyedatiwa announced the approval at the inauguration of 130 new Justices of the Peace held at the International Culture and Event Centre, Akure.
