Aiyedatiwa among few govs giving operational support to NSCDC – Commandant

The National Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Abubakar Ahmed, has disclosed that the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, is among the few governors in the country giving operational support to the corps.

While commending Aiyedatiwa for his support for the operations of security agencies, the commandant stated that partnership has further been strengthened under the watch of the governor.

Ahmed stated this when he led a team of officers of the Corps on a visit to the governor at the Presidential Lodge of the Government House in Akure, the state capital.

He said, “Your Excellency, I am in Ondo State for operational activities, and it is important for me to pay you a visit to appreciate all your efforts towards enhancing the security of this state.

“I can say that just like your predecessor (the late Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu) did, you are one of the few governors in Nigeria that we have identified as giving tremendous support for our operations.

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“In doing this, you have demonstrated exceptional leadership, and all we can do is to continue to support the government in providing adequate security for the people of Ondo State.

“We are here on the ground to assess the situation and to further motivate our men who are working very hard. We are satisfied with what we have seen so far, and we will continue to collaborate with the government and other security agencies to enhance the security and safety of the people and national assets domiciled in Ondo State.”

On his part, Aiyedatiwa, who commended the operatives of the NSCDC for fortifying the state’s security, said that since its establishment, the NSCDC has continued to live up to its task in internal security, especially in preventing oil theft and pipeline vandalism.

The governor, who said the state has had its share of security challenges in recent years, added that no state is completely immune from threats, but that security agencies in the state have been up to the task.

He stressed that the recently leaked intelligence report from one security agency to another “shows that our security agencies are working together and collaborating effectively to secure our communities and our people.”

Aiyedatiwa maintained that the security and stability of the state are non-negotiable, emphasising that his administration will respond swiftly and firmly to any attempt to undermine the state’s peace.