By Florence Akinade
The Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde on Monday, inaugurated a 12-man governing board for the Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed ‘Amotekun’, operating in the state.
The inauguration was held at the executive chamber of the governor’s office, state secretariat, Agodi Ibadan.
The governor reiterated the commitment of his administration towards ensuring that the state is secured and habitable for all and sundry.
He pledged to continually support the corps with logistics, health insurance, training and re-training, which would strengthen synergy with other security agencies in the state.
He added that his government would continue to make provision for all their needs that would enhance operations in nipping criminal activities in the bud across the state.
Makinde, while commending the efforts of the Amotekun Corps in combating crime in the state, urged the newly trained members of the Corps to fully utilise what they have learnt.
He further urged them to maintain smoother relationship with the conventional security agencies, such as Police and Nigeria Security Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
Speaking on behalf of the board, its Chairman, a retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Sikiru Akande, assured the governor and the people of the state that Amotekun corps would continue to provide adequate security in every nook and cranny of the state.
The Special Adviser on Security to the Governor, retired CP Fatai Owoseni, and Executive Assistant on Security to the Governor, retired CP Sunday Odukoya, are statutory members of the board.