The new Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Dr) Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade ll, has pledged to ensure security of lives and property in Ibadanland in particular and Oyo State in general, during his reign.
Balogun made the pledge on Tuesday, in Ibadan while playing host to the Heads of Security Agencies in the state when they jointly paid him visit.
The traditional ruler assured them that he would not use his position to impede their duties in whatever manner or form.
According to him, this is because of my firm belief that the fulcrum of societal development is squarely placed on security of such society.
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The State Commissioner of Police, Ngozi Onadeko, led the team, comprising Mr M. A. Alex, Department of State Security (DSS), Mrs Uche Chukwura, Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) and Mike Adaraniwa, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence (NSCDC).
Others were B.A. Jayeoba, Nigeria Customs Service (NCS); Ailewon Nuel, Nigeria Correctional Service and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) led by I. A. Dansuleiman.
Balogun, while appreciating the heads of security agencies in the state for the visit, said he had been in closed relationship with successive heads of the security agencies in the state.
“Anything I can contribute to support and uphold the security of the state will be done.
“We are aware of security threat in Ibadanland in particular and all my Chiefs have been adequately briefed to work closely with you people toward ensuring that peace and security in the state is not ruptured.
“I’m aware of my position and responsibility and I will not use it to impede your jobs in any manner or form.
“You can count on my support at all times, I assure you that I will not let you down,” the Olubadan said.
Earlier, Onadeko said: “We are here to felicitate the new Olubadan, not minding the fact that we were all at the coronation ceremony.
“We felt duty bound to formally come round and pay homage to our revered father, Dr Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade ll and pray for him to live long in sound health and to get wisdom to direct the affairs of his people.
“As security personnel, heading different security agencies, providing security for lives and property in the entire state, we will continue to do everything within our power to ensure safety and security across the state which is our primary responsibility.”
The Commissioner of Police urged the new Olubadan to listen to good counsel, especially his Oloris as they offer him good advice toward making his reign peaceful and progressive.
She equally urged the Oloris, comprising Olayinka, Olufunmilayo and Khalimat Balogun to ensure that the traditional ruler does not derail as a visionary and forward-looking oba.
