Ekiti assures residents of school, community safety

File photo: Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji.

Ekiti State Government and security agencies have reassured residents, particularly parents, guardians, teachers and students, that schools and communities across the state are safe despite growing security concerns in some parts of the country.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, Brig Gen Ebenezer Ogundana (retd), said the government remained committed to sustaining peace and strengthening security measures across the state.

This was as the state Commissioner for Police, Michael Falade and the Director of the Department of State Services, Ekiti State Command, Mrs Nka Obi-Bisong, said the state government and security agencies have always taken proactive measures to ensure security of lives and property.

Ogundana and the security chiefs spoke at a strategic meeting with school administrators in Ado Ekiti on Monday.