PDP chieftain hails Oyebanji for donating 100 vehicles to security agencies

The operational vehicles that Oyebanji presented to security agencies in Ekiti State on Monday

People’s Democratic Party chieftain in Ekiti State, Dr Oluwole Oluyede, has hailed Governor Biodun Oyebanji for distributing 100 operational vehicles to security agencies in the state, calling it a significant investment in Ekiti State’s security architecture.

Oluyede, the PDP candidate in the June 20 governorship election, said the provision of operational vehicles would enhance the mobility, visibility and rapid response capacity of security personnel across the state.

The PDP chieftain and Convener of the Oluyede Progressive Alliance for Renewed Hope Agenda, who spoke in a statement in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday, charged security agencies in the state to maximize the mobility equipment to strengthen the security of lives and property, as well as peace in the state.

He said that protection of lives and property should remain a responsibility shared by all political leaders and stakeholders, irrespective of political affiliation.

Oluyede said, “The decision by the Oyebanji administration to provide vehicles to the Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Army, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Department of State Services and local security outfits demonstrates the importance attached to the safety of Ekiti residents.

“I commend Governor Oyebanji for this important intervention in the security sector of our dear state. Security is the foundation upon which meaningful development can take place. Without peace and safety, our people cannot fully enjoy the benefits of government programmes, businesses cannot thrive and investors cannot have the confidence to invest.

“The provision of these 100 operational vehicles is, therefore, more than the acquisition of vehicles. It is an investment in the capacity of our security agencies to respond more effectively to emergencies, improve patrols and maintain a strong security presence across our communities,” Oluyede said.

The PDP chieftain appealed to security agencies to see the intervention as a call to greater responsibility hence the need to deploy the vehicles effectively and maintained properly so that they could serve the people for a long time.

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He said, “More importantly, there must be stronger collaboration among the various security agencies. Intelligence sharing, rapid response and coordinated operations are essential to sustaining the peace that Ekiti is known for”.

Oluyede also hailed security operatives in Ekiti for their sacrifices and dedication to the protection of citizens despite working under difficult conditions, saying they deserved the support of government and the cooperation of residents.

He called on traditional rulers, community leaders, youth organisations, religious bodies and residents across the 16 local government areas to continue supporting security agencies with useful information that could help prevent crime and protect communities.

Oluyede said, “Government has a responsibility to provide the necessary equipment and institutional support, while security agencies have the responsibility to deploy those resources professionally.

“The citizens also have a responsibility to cooperate with the security agencies and provide credible information. That is how we can collectively build a safer and more prosperous Ekiti,” Oluyede stated.

He expressed confidence that sustained investment in security, infrastructure, human capital development and economic opportunities would contribute significantly to the long-term development of the state.

Recall Oyebanji had on Monday handed over 100 operational vehicles to security agencies as part of efforts to strengthen security operations, enhance rapid response to emergencies and improve the mobility of security personnel.

The governor said the intervention was also designed to support the eventual take-off of the proposed Ekiti State Police.