Ogun State Government has concluded plans to strengthen security around schools across the state, as part of measures aimed at protecting students and educational institutions from emerging security threats.

Governor Dapo Abiodun said this yesterday at his Iperu home, Ogun State, while hosting the League of Imams and Alfas in celebration of Eid-el-Kabir.

The governor said the initiative became necessary in response to recent security developments in neighbouring states, adding that the administration was determined to safeguard schools and secure the future of children in the state.

He said government would deploy a combination of formal security agencies and local security outfits, including So-Safe Corps, ‘Amotekun’ Corps, hunters and vigilance groups to provide adequate protection for schools across the state.

“We have decided to engage the services of our security agencies, including So-Safe Corps, ‘Amotekun’ Corps, hunters and other vigilance groups, to provide security in our schools. We need to do this to protect the lives of our future generation,” he added.

Governor Abiodun said the security architecture would involve collaboration among traditional rulers, religious leaders and law enforcement agencies to ensure effective coordination and surveillance around schools.

“We will mobilise ‘Amotekun’ Corps, So-Safe Corps and all vigilance groups for the protection of schools across the length and breadth of the state. We will also provide stipends to encourage and support this initiative, and implementation will commence immediately,” he said.

We must ensure that we put this kind of structure in place to guarantee the protection of our future generation currently being nurtured in schools,” he said.

Governor Abiodun announced the inauguration of a “Direct Impact Committee” tasked with touring communities across the state to identify and address pressing needs of residents.

He said the committee would facilitate the provision of transformers, boreholes, solar streetlights and other essential amenities based on the peculiar needs of communities.

The governor revealed that the initiative would provide monthly financial support to 10 persons in each of the 5,043 polling units spread across the 236 wards in the state to cushion economic challenges at the grassroots.

He assured traditional rulers and religious leaders of active participation in the selection process for beneficiaries, describing them as critical stakeholders closest to the people at the grassroots. (The Nation)