The Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo has
reaffirmed his administration’s strong commitment, adopting a holistic defence model investing in the basics towards tackling insecurity in the State.
Ebojele Patrick, Chief Press Secretary to Governor said Okpebholo made this while receiving the new Commander of the 4-Brigade, Nigerian Army, General Ahmed Olatunboju Balogun visit to the Government House in Benin City.
He said, “You talked about school, hospital, and road. These are areas we are already working on. In the next few days, you will see improvements around the office.
“At the Ekenwa Barracks, we are taking the road project to Gele-Gele, spanning about 36km. In that vicinity, you can see the good work already ongoing.
“In the area of drones, we are procuring multifunctional ones with good capabilities. Very soon, we will deliver on that. I want you to help us secure a new Edo, free from insecurity,” he added.
Earlier in his remarks, Brigadier General Balogun who pledged to consolidate the existing cooperation between the military and the state government, said he considered it necessary to visit the Governor shortly after assuming Command.
“I took over 4 Brigade barely a week ago, and I deemed it fit to pay this courtesy visit to inform His Excellency of the change in Command.
“Permit me to sincerely appreciate you for the work you have been doing for the brigade. I see the passion and drive His Excellency has for security, it is top-notch, and I must commend you.
“My predecessor spoke highly of the support received from the Edo State Government, which has greatly aided our professional duty. I will build on this cooperation and take it to the next level.
“My passion is to work towards making Edo State safer, ensuring citizens sleep with both eyes closed and go about their businesses without fear,” he said.
