country.
“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”, he said.
The governor stated this while on a courtesy visit to the NSCDC
Commandant General, Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu, in Abuja on Wednesday,
urged the agency to deploy additional agro rangers personnel in the
state towards improving the state’s security. The governor noted that
the deployment will further ensure the safety of farmers who are the
backbone of the state.
Obaseki said 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.
The governor said the state was 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.