The Ogun State Government has unveiled plans to deploy technology-driven solutions to strengthen the state’s security architecture and protect lives and property following incessant kidnapping of innocent people by terrorist.
Penpushing reports that the Governo Dapo Abiodun, disclosed this during the All Progressives Congress (APC) Strategic Meeting held at the Presidential Lodge, Ibara, Abeokuta, and declared that his administration is on high alert against rising security threats across the country,
The Governor described the growing menace of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping across the country as deeply concerning, the governor assured residents that his administration would take proactive steps to prevent criminal elements from gaining a foothold in the state
“We are rising to the occasion of insecurity by deploying technology to safeguard the lives of our people. We will not wait for anyone to come and attack us,” Abiodun said.
Penpushing further reports that he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring the safety of residents through strategic investments in security infrastructure, enhanced collaboration with security agencies and sustained community engagement.
“As a government, we reaffirm our commitment to the protection of lives and property across Ogun State. Through strategic investments in security infrastructure, collaboration with security agencies and community engagement, we remain committed to maintaining Ogun State as a secure, peaceful and investment-friendly destination,” he stated.
Penpushing also reports that Abiodun said special attention was being paid to the security of schools and educational institutions, noting that children represent the future of the state and must be adequately protected.
The Governor added that the government has intensified security measures around schools through increased surveillance, deployment of security personnel to strategic locations, stronger inter-agency collaboration and the deployment of modern technology to monitor vulnerable areas.
Penpushing reports that he said the interventions are aimed at deterring criminal activities and ensuring that educational institutions remain safe and conducive environments for learning.
The Governor equally disclosed that while his administration has made significant investments in infrastructure development, greater emphasis would now be placed on human capital development and social intervention programmes designed to cushion the effects of prevailing economic challenges on residents.
Penpushing further reports that he reaffirmed his commitment to improving the welfare of the people and ensuring that the dividends of democracy are felt across all segments of society.
The governor commended members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State for conducting peaceful and crisis-free primary elections, describing the exercise as a demonstration of political maturity, unity and discipline.
“Our primary was inclusive, transparent and fair. We sat down, discussed and chose our candidates without rancour. Though many contested, only one person could emerge. Those who stepped down for others are the unsung heroes of this process,” he said.
The Chairman of the party, Chief Yemi Sanusi, earlier commended party members for their exemplary conduct during and after the primaries, noting that the strategic meeting was convened to strengthen preparations and mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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