The Chairperson of Irewolede Local Council Development Area, Iloro-Ekiti, Hon Dupe Bakare has donated four Motorcycles and 8 tyres to Four Security Operatives in the Council.
Speaking at the event which was held at the Council secretariat at Iloro, on Thursday, Bakare, said that governmental activities can not thrive in the atmosphere of insecurity, hence the need for security agencies to be equipped with the necessary wherewithal for optimal performance.
She added that her Administration is committed to the safety of lives and properties of the people of the Council through her partnership and collaboration with security personnel.
The beneficiaries include Amotekun Security Network, Department of State Services (DSS), Peace Corps department, and The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
Hon Bakare charged them to use the equipments for their purposes and ensure that lives and properties of Irewolede people are safeguarded.
According to her, “You will agree with me that governmental activities cannot thrive in an atmosphere of insecurity. I strongly hold the belief that Security Operatives must be well grounded and equipped with the necessary wherewithal for optimal performance.
“It’s against this backdrop that my Administration has been committed to the safety of lives and properties of the entire Citizenry of the Council through the collaborative efforts of the Security Agencies.
“It is on this note I enjoin you to use these for their purposes in patrolling the Communities for the safety of our people.”
Bakare added that her administration has made an indelible mark through execution of impactful projects such as, Construction of modern open stalls at Temidire-Ekiti, Grading of township and farmstead roads, procurement of office facilities for Amotekun Security Network, Renovation of seven lock-ups Shops at Oja-Oba Market, Iloro-Ekiti, among others; all in ensuring betterment for the people of Irewolede.