Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde (left); inspecting the parade of newly recruited Amotekun Corps members during the forest rangers passing out parade of Oyo State Security Network Agency and Amotekun Corps, held at NYSC Orientation Camp, Iseyin. PHOTO: Oyo Gov's Media Unit.
We will build two airstrips for Amotekun – Makinde, promises to raise operatives’ allowances
Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State said he would build airstrips to aid the operations of Amotekun security outfit in the state.
The governor spoke while inaugurating 480 Amotekun Forest Rangers held at the NYSC Orientation Camp, Iseyin, Oyo State.
He said the airstrips will be established in Igbeti and Otu towns respectively and will be equiped with aircraft security gadgets to support and enhance security surveillance activities in the state.
Makinde promised to approve hardship allowance for all Amotekun corps, stessing on the commitment of his government towards supporting all security outfits in the state and prioritising the welfare of workers.
According to the governor, “Since assuming office in 2019, we have continued to invest heavily to secure Oyo State by supporting our security agencies to carry out their duties efficiently and effectively.
“We knew that more needed to be done to secure more lives and property. You will agree with me that one of the biggest achievements in security was the creation and operationalisation of the Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Amotekun by governors of the South-West states.”
Governor Makinde thanked the security commanders, security agencies, Amotekun Corps and all the members of the Oyo State Security Council for ensuring that the state is one of the most secured states in Nigeria.
The governor also assured the Amotekun Corps of adequate integration and sustainability of their jobs with the government, stressing that the government would put in place adequate and appropriate modalities that would guarantee their jobs after the expiration of his administration.
Olayinka Olayanju, a retired army colonel, Oyo State Security Network Agency codenamed Amotekun Corps, earlier in his address, the Commandant, said the recruitment of the Amotekun Forest Rangers was to complement the efforts of Governor Makinde.
He noted that the rangers would keep the state safe and secure from increasing threats of kidnapping, banditry and illegal mining in the forests with 24 hours of static and mobile patrol, ensuring the safety of farmers and protection of natural resources from illegal exploitation.
He equally commended the governor for supporting and prioritising the welfare of the officers and providing adequate equipment and logistics support since the establishment of the agency.
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