The NSCDC on the 8th of August, 2024, held a security summit in Amuwo-Odofin, to address one of the top pressing issues in Amuwo. Th conference gave room to dialogue, synergize and foster cooperation as one of the ways forward to nipping the security challenges prone to this area.
The State Commandant, NSCDC, Lagos State Command, Mr Adedotun Keshinro was the key note speaker at the event. Other honorable invitees include the Amuwo-Odofin LGA chairman, former Amuwo-Odofin LGA chairman, House of rep member George Adegeye, Baale’s across Amuwo-Odofin, as well as other representatives from the Nigerian Immigration, NSCDC, Police force, NDLEA, KAI, LNSC, and other notable security establishments.
Major security issues concerning safety in Amuwo were heavily addressed as it has become a heavy problem for the residents around. The other security agencies also aired out how they have individually as well as cooperatively worked hand in hand with each other to fight insecurity alongside their major duties.
The Honourable Member of the House of Representative, Amuwo Odofin, George Adegeye, was also ably, represented, by Mr Robert Obasi at the event, affirmed that a safer Amuwo is everybody’s business and that the only way to achieve it amongst other things is for everyone to remain committed and dedicated to the overall well being of the community, with an absolute sense of belonging, responsibility and ownership of its security, safety and peace. Also on the MHR’s list were his Senior Special Assistant, Spokesperson and other important aides.
Mr Adedotun Keshinro however, warned, vandals of critical national assets and infrastructure such as; bridges, man holes and others in the area to desist from such dastardly act or face the wrath of the law squarely, when they are apprehended.
The floor was thrown open for residents and invited individuals to ask questions regarding pressing security issues what was spoken about as well as give contributions if any. Which a lot of residents used the opportunity to express themselves keenly.
The Area Commander, Area H, Assistant Commandant of Corps Ayodele Bankole appreciated, the Government and the people of Amuwo for their immense collocation with the NSCDC and sincere interest in the business of their personal and collective security. He said that owing to this fact, it was imperative for his Area Command to carry out the marching order of the State Commandant in the area of community engagement and dialogue with stakeholders in the area, which eventually, brought about this maiden security summit under his watch. He appealed, to the people to continue to support the NSCDC and other security agencies and hoped to sustain programmes such as this as time goes on.