Osun LG chairmen donate 60 patrol vehicles to tackle insecurity

The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), comprising chairmen elected on the All Progressives Congress platform in Osun State, has donated 60 patrol vehicles to security agencies in the state. The presentation took place at the Osun State Command Headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force in Osogbo.

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Just few weeks ago, we were here to unveil the distribution of the patrol vehicles and I am glad to inform this gathering that the remaining of the vehicles are here for distribution aimed at strengthening the security, maintenance of law and order in the state. This is indeed, ‘a promise made, a promise kept.’

Samuel Idowu, the association's chairman, stated that this initiative demonstrates the association's commitment to the safety, security, and well-being of the people. He recalled a previous donation of 30 patrol vehicles, bringing the total to 90. "Just few weeks ago, we were here to unveil the distribution of the patrol vehicles and I am glad to inform this gathering that the remaining of the vehicles are here for distribution aimed at strengthening the security, maintenance of law and order in the state. This is indeed, ‘a promise made, a promise kept,’" Idowu said.

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Security remains the bedrock of any meaningful development anywhere in the world. Without peace and stability, no society can thrive, and no government can achieve its developmental goals hence the bold steps taken by the leadership of our councils to support the security formations in the state.

Idowu emphasized that security is the bedrock of development, and without peace and stability, no society can thrive. He attributed the councils' ability to pool resources for this initiative to the autonomy they now enjoy following a Supreme Court judgment. "Autonomy enables us to act without undue delays, to design solutions that are tailored to our local realities, and to take responsibility for the security and welfare of our communities," he explained.

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Autonomy enables us to act without undue delays, to design solutions that are tailored to our local realities, and to take responsibility for the security and welfare of our communities.

The provision of these vehicles is viewed not only as a security intervention but also as a practical demonstration of the effectiveness of local government autonomy in Nigeria, particularly in Osun State. The Commissioner of Police for Osun State, Ibrahim Gotan, commended ALGON for the investment, noting that security is a shared responsibility and that ALGON's action demonstrates confidence in the security agencies.

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The provision of these patrol vehicles is therefore not only a security intervention but also a practical demonstration of the effectiveness of local government autonomy in Nigeria particularly in Osun State.