Governor Ododo’s Security Drive Bears Fruit: Kogi State Security Trust Fund Hands Over Refurbished Vehicles to Security Agencies.
By Aisha Audu
In a bid to bolster security in Kogi State, the Kogi State Security Trust Fund (KSSTF) has handed over 16 refurbished security operational vehicles to various security agencies.
The ceremony, which was attended by representatives from the Nigeria Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nigeria Immigration Service, and other security agencies, is a testament to Governor Usman Ododo’s commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and properties in the state.
The refurbished vehicles are expected to enhance the capacity of security agencies to respond to security challenges in the state.
According to AVM Omeiza Umar Rtd, Chairman of the KSSTF, the vehicles will enable security agencies to carry out their responsibilities more effectively. “Security is the bedrock of every society, and it should be taken seriously to safeguard lives and properties,” he said.
The beneficiaries of the refurbished vehicles expressed their gratitude to the KSSTF and the state government for their efforts in enhancing security.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Alhaji Baba Alhaji, representing the Kogi State Police Commissioner, thanked the Trust Fund for its efforts in refurbishing the vehicles and making them more operational. “We promise to use these vehicles to intensify our efforts in keeping Kogi safe,” he said.
The KSSTF chairman advised the beneficiaries to take proper care of the refurbished vehicles and put them to optimal use.
He emphasized the importance of maintenance in ensuring the vehicles last longer.
The Chairman of the Committee on Security, Kogi State House of Assembly, major Enefola commended the state government for its efforts to rid the state of crimes and charged the beneficiaries to imbibe a maintenance culture.
The presentation of the refurbished vehicles is a significant step towards enhancing security in Kogi State.
The event demonstrates the efforts being made to ensure the safety of lives and properties in the state.
The beneficiaries of the refurbished vehicles include the Nigeria Correctional Center, Nigeria Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and other security agencies.
The Controller General of Kogi State Vigilante, Abdul Rahman Mariam Adnoi, expressed his profound gratitude to AVM Omeiza for refurbishing four vehicles and repairing a 15 KVA generator for his command. “This gesture will go a long way in enhancing our capacity to provide security in the state,” he said.
The handing over of the refurbished vehicles is a clear indication of Governor Ododo’s commitment to security in Kogi State. The state government has shown that it is serious about ensuring the safety of lives and properties, and this initiative is a step in the right direction.
