Abiodun also called for improved synergy among all security agents in the state to ensure a peaceful atmosphere, promising his administration’s maximum support to ensure success in all their efforts to ward off any threat to the security of the country.
The governor who was represented by his Deputy, Engr Noimot Salako-Oyedele disclosed this on Saturday at the 2023 West African Social Activities of Nigerian Army, 35 Artillery Brigade held at Alamala Barrack, Abeokuta.
WASA is an annual event organized by Nigerian Army formations across the country to temporarily take officers and soldiers away from their routine military regimentation into a social atmosphere where they unwind and interact freely after an eventful year.
Abidoun tasked Major General Aminu-led 35 Artillery Brigade to continue to collaborate with other security agencies to drive away all forms of security threats from the State
The governor said, “I want to commend the 35 Artillery Brigade under the leadership of Major General Aminu for his effort to address the issue of insecurity concerning the state, and also call for more synergy among other security agents”.
“Of course, a peaceful environment is achievable through collaboration and synergy with the Nigerian Police Force and other security agents.
“I must say that your high sense of dedication and patriotism have helped to achieve a peaceful atmosphere where people feel secure to go out for their daily activities.
“I want to assure you that our government will continue to provide all the necessary support for you to carry out your responsibilities in protecting the life and property of our law-abiding citizens in the state.
“To all the personnel of 35 Artillery Bridgage, I want you to know that the Nigerian Army is indeed the hope of the nation, and it is a privilege to be part of the noble course, I want to urge you to remain focused and continue to discharge your duty professionally”.
In his earlier welcome speech, the Commander 35 Artillery Brigade, Maj Gen Aminu, assured Ogun residents and Nigerians of maximum security of life and property, calling on residents to always share information that could help fight crime with the security agencies.
Aminu also assured of synergy among other security agents, maintaining that there will be continued collaboration with other security agents to ensure that Ogun State achieves zero terrorism, kidnapping, and other vices that could breach the peace of the state.
He lauded all the officers and soldiers of the Brigade for the successes recorded last year and urged them to do more in 2024.
Aminu said that the military will continue to strengthen its operations and prioritise the welfare of its personnel.
Highlights of the annual event included presentations by different cultural troupes as well as the presentation of awards to deserving personnel of the 35 Artillery Brigade, among others.
Dignitaries at the event were the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egba land, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, Capt. Rasheed Raji (Rtd.) former Military Administrator of Bauchi State, and Maj Gen Akinjobi (Rtd.) former Chief of Operations (Army), among other senior officers, both serving and retired, as well as heads of security agencies in the state.
