Politics

Credible Elections Requires Adequate Security – OYSIEC Chairman

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Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, has stressed the importance of adequate security in ensuring credible elections.

Chairman, OYSIEC, Aare Isiaka Olagunju stated this during a courtesy visit to the office of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State, Ibadan, to familiarise with the security apparatus ahead of local government election in the state.

While reiterating the commitment of the commission to conduct an election that would be free of voter harassment and intimidation, Aare Olagunju noted that such could not be achieved without the collaboration of security agencies, hence the need for the visit.

Aare Olagunju, added that the commission would not relent in its awareness and advocacy drive on the importance of massive participation of the citizens of Oyo State at the electoral process at the grassroots.

In a remark, the State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Alhaji Iskilu Akinsanya, assured the populace of security of lives and property before, during and after the conduct of local government council polls.

He encouraged the commission to always update the corps about its activities for them to play their role as expected.

Adedayo Adelowo

Security

FRCN’s Rasheedah Makinde, Others Bag NSCDC Award

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A staff of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal station, Rasheedah Makinde has bagged, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC’s award in the year 2019.

Rasheedah Makinde (Right) while receiving her award

The award was in recognition of exceptional contributions to the progress of NSCDC, in Oyo state through balanced and up-to-date report of activities of the corps.

Receiving the award, Rasheedah Makinde who appreciated NSCDC for acknowledging her dedication and commitment, said the gesture would spur her to do more in the field of journalism. 

Earlier, NSCDC commandant in Oyo state, Alhaji Iskilu Akinsanya during the End of the Year Party and Award Ceremony, said the award was part of mechanisms of the corps to appreciate members of the fourth estate of the realm.

Alhaji Iskilu added that the command would not relent on its oars at ensuring and maintaining a peaceful atmosphere in the New Year.

Other awardees included Sulaiman Shehu of News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Kayode Oladosu of NTA, Mrs. Abiola Olowe of Voice of Nigeria, VON and Mr. Kunle Ojo of Galaxy TV.

 Rasheedah Makinde/Adedayo Adelowo