Ibadan North East LG and NSCDC Strengthen Ties, Vow to Address Security Challenges

On Tuesday, July 2, 2024, the Chairman of Ibadan North East Local Government Area, Hon. Ibrahim Akintayo, paid a courtesy visit to the State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, Commandant Augustine Padonu. This was announced in a statement signed by DSC Samuel Opebiyi, Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC Oyo State Command.

During the visit, Hon. Akintayo expressed his appreciation for Commandant Padonu’s exemplary leadership and the commendable efforts of the officers and men serving in the Ibadan North East Division, under the leadership of CSC Oladimeji Khadijat, in maintaining security in the Local Government Area.

Hon. Akintayo highlighted the challenge of hoodlum activities in Ibadan North East and discussed his plans to establish a well-structured office accommodation in the Agugu Division. He expressed his eagerness to collaborate with the NSCDC to tackle insecurity in the state. Additionally, he raised concerns about the increasing involvement of secondary school students in drug abuse, cultism, and inter-school conflicts, seeking the intervention of the State Command.

In response, Commandant Augustine Padonu welcomed the Chairman’s visit and emphasized the importance of such engagements in achieving internal security within the Local Government Area. He revealed plans for a major restructuring of the divisions within the state to enhance their capacity, including the merger of Ibadan North East and Agugu Divisions. He also highlighted the Safe School project designed to address insecurity in educational institutions and assured the Chairman of the NSCDC’s commitment to addressing security issues in schools with the collaboration of various stakeholders.

Furthermore, Commandant Padonu requested the Chairman’s assistance in providing at least an acre of land for the permanent structure of the division and other necessary logistics for its effective operations.

Hon. Akintayo assured the Commandant that he would make the land available to the corps for erecting a permanent structure.

The Divisional Officer, CSC Oladimeji Khadijat, expressed gratitude to the State Commandant and pledged to uphold the mandates of the NSCDC in the local government area.

This visit marks a significant step towards fostering collaboration between the Ibadan North East Local Government Area and the NSCDC Oyo State Command in addressing security challenges and promoting safety within the local government.