Desirous of a better security architecture for the safety of its people, the Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State is set to hold a stakeholders’ conference on security.
According to reports, the authorities of local government area see security of their communities as paramount to achieving peace, progress and development of the area.
The conference will hold on 17th February, 2022, at Igbekebo Civil Centre, and is expected to attract participants from relevant quarters and institutions in the local government.
The programme will also seek to bring together representatives of the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Navy, Civil Defence, Amotekun Corps, Political leaders as well as traditional institutions.
“It is a collective effort where everyone must participate to improve the security of our people. So, Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State is leading the pack. We have gathered a think-tank team to give considerable thoughts and come out with a blueprint on community security and policing”, a stament from the office of the chairman said.
The statement said further: “It is worthy of note that the role of the traditional institutions is very crucial in our local communities if must underpin the root of the security challenges in the local government area. This is partly because crime is perpetrated at the grassroots which are the various towns and villages where the traditional rulers hold sway. In addition, they are the gatekeepers of their communities- usually know and can interface with relevant influences to initiate the required action for efficient security in their communities and jurisdictions.
“Therefore, it has become expedient to engage and collaborate with the traditional institutions while clearly spelling out their role in our quest for improved security. Ese-Odo local government under the watchful of its Executive Chairman, Folawe Sipasi-Aluko, has proposed an all stakeholders’ conference to bring relevant people together in an effort to mitigate the peculiar security challenges within the local government.
The event coordinator, Honourable Tob Loko while briefing journalists, listed some of the guest speakers at the conference , to include, Her Excellency Ambassador Maureen Tamuno, PHd, High Commissioner/ Ambassador Jamaica, Haiti, Belize and Dominican Republic, Vice Chancellor University of Lokoja, Professor Olayemi Akinwunmi PHd, Commissioner of Police in-charge of community policing, Adewale Harry Ayodele, Chief Adetunji Adeleye Special Adviser Security Matters/ Commandant of Amotekun in Ondo state, Professor Ali Alao Babatunde Distinguished Professor of Technologies Management and Security, Temitope Olodo, Co-founder and Head of Africa Security Forum, ASF.
