Lifestyle

Abiodun Hails Salako-Oyedele @ 60

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By Abimbola Bamgbose

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has congratulated his Deputy, Engineer Noimot Salako-Oyedele, on the occasion of her 60th birthday, describing her as a dependable and loyal partner whose contributions have strengthened his administration.

In a congratulatory message, Governor Abiodun said the Deputy Governor has displayed rare leadership qualities and played a key role in the successful implementation of the administration’s “Building Our Future Together” agenda.

The Governor noted that Engineer Salako-Oyedele’s career as an engineer, administrator, and public servant has been marked by dedication, excellence, and commitment to service, adding that she has continued to inspire women, young professionals, and the people of Ogun State.

Governor Abiodun commended her wise counsel, diligence, and collaborative spirit, saying her support has enhanced the stability and effectiveness of governance in the state. 

He prayed to Almighty Allah to grant her good health, renewed strength, and many more years of impactful service.

Also congratulating the Deputy Governor, the Minister of Women Affairs, Honourable Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, described her as a trailblazer who has consistently demonstrated integrity, vision, and people-centred leadership.

The minister praised Engineer Salako-Oyedele’s commitment to the upliftment of women, children, and vulnerable groups, noting that her career reflects a balance of professional excellence and compassion.

Similarly, the Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Chief (Mrs.) Monisade Afuye described her Ogun State counterpart as an amazon of loyalty and a dependable political ally whose support has strengthened governance and leadership cohesion.

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Security

Insecurity: Community Policing is the Way Forward – IGP

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Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mr. Mohammed Adamu has reiterated the force efforts at reducing criminality through community policing.

Mr. Adamu stated this in Ibadan at the Southwest Geo-Political Zone Security Summit held in Ibadan.

The IGP who is the convener of the summit, stressed that the police had succeeded in using community policing to stabilise the public security, noting that fleets of patrol vans had been acquired and would be deployed across highways and cities in the country.

Contributing, Lagos State governor who spoke through the Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat and his counterpart from Ogun state, Mr. Dapo Abiodun in a message from deputy governor, Mrs. Noimot Salako-Oyedele called for the deployment of massive technology to tackle insecurity.

Earlier, in a welcome address, Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde noted that South-West governors were committed to safety and security in the region and Nigeria at large.

Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Soliu Adetunji who spoke through High Chief Lekan Balogun expressed the determination of traditional rulers to partner security agencies and to achieve a crime free society.

Iyabo Adebisi