By Abimbola Bamgbose
The Ogun State Government has unveiled a multi-agency security initiative aimed at strengthening the protection of schools across the state against emerging security threats.
Governor Dapo Abiodun disclosed this while hosting the League of Imams and Alfas at his Iperu residence during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
The governor said the initiative became necessary following recent security concerns in neighbouring states, stressing that his administration would not wait for any unfortunate incident before taking proactive measures.
Prince Abiodun explained that the security arrangement would involve conventional security agencies alongside local outfits such as the So-Safe Corps, Amotekun Corps, hunters and vigilante groups to safeguard schools across Ogun State.
He added that traditional rulers, religious leaders and law enforcement agencies would collaborate to ensure effective monitoring and coordination of security around schools.
Governor Abiodun announced that stipends would be provided to support the operation, noting that implementation of the initiative would commence immediately.
The governor maintained that the protection of schoolchildren and educational institutions remained a top priority of his administration.
Governor Abiodun also inaugurated a Direct Impact Committee to identify and address the immediate needs of communities across the state through the provision of transformers, boreholes and solar streetlights, among other amenities.
Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle
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