Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has asked the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to deploy deploy additional agro rangers personnel in the state towards improving the state’s security.
The governor aslo rated the security outift high in integrity in service delivery in the country.
Obaseki spoke during a courtesy visit to the NSCDC Commandant General, Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu, in Abuja.
He said the deployment of additional agro-rangers would further ensure the safety of farmers who are the backbone of the state.
“You are people of integrity. We have tracked your activities over the years, and I can tell you that Nigerians are proud of you, please maintain the tempo.
“The dispatch of additional rangers would further strengthen the security situation in the state and encourage farmers to focus on their farming activities without fear of attacks,” Obaseki said.
He added that the state is willing to partner with the Civil Defence to train the proposed Edo Forest Guards and promise to assist the Corps with logistics in discharging its duty in the state.
“We believe that you can be a major resource for us as security professionals by train our proposed forest guards”, he said.
Responding, the CG thanked the Governor Obaseki for his dynamic approach to governance and his determination to finding an enduring solution to insecurity in the state. He used the opportunity to thank the governor for all his supports to the Corps in Edo State.
The CG acknowledged the request of the Governor Obaseki to train the proposed Edo Forest Guards in the State, reiterating the readiness of the Corps to work in partnership with the state to find lasting solution to insecurity.
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