Afuye commends security agencies for improved safety of citizens, businesses

The Deputy Governor of Ekiti, Mrs Monisade Afuye, has commended security agencies for their commitment to security of lives, property and economic growth of the state.

our correspondent reports that, Afuye gave the commendation while decorating one of her security personnel and convoy commander, Mr Kabir Issa, with the new rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) on Tuesday in Ado-Ekiti.

Afuye said that the collective contributions of security personnel had led to the favourable rating Ekiti now enjoys as an investment-friendly environment and peaceful for human abode.

She congratulated the Issa on his elevation to the new rank and expressed delight over the existing working relationships among the security agencies in Ekiti, especially those that were attached to her office.

‘I have no regret working with all the security personnel attached to my office. They have been effective and trustworthy in the discharge of their duties.

“The fact that I have not changed any of these personnel since I came into this office shows that you are doing greatly well. I am happy with you and I congratulate all of you”, she said.

The deputy governor said that the resolve of Gov..Abiodun Oyebanji to synergise with security chiefs has paid off, saying this has reflected in the influx of investors into the state.

Afuye urged security agencies in the state to sustain the tempo of cooperation and mutual trust among them to wipe out occasional cases of criminalities being witnessed in some sections of the state.

“You can all attest to the fact that the governor has really demonstrated leadership by being responsive to the security situations in our dear state.

“This he achieved by his support for security agencies and their chiefs to ensure effective patrol, arrest and diligent prosecution of offenders.

“We want to assure you that this government will continue to prioritise security of lives as a component of good governance pillar in the six-point agenda of Oyebanji’s administration.

” It is when we enjoy security that businesses can improve and this will make our people to sleep with their two eyes closed, get employment, income and improved standards of living. We commend our security agencies for doing well and we wish them God’s protection always”, Afuye said.

Our correspondent reports that the symbolic decoration was supervised by Commander, 33 Mobile Police Force, Mr Titus Ayodeji, and witnessed by other top security officers as well as men of the Nigeria Police Force.