The Oyo State Government has appointed Iba Gani Adams, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, as its ambassador for the state Security Network otherwise called the Amotekun Corps.
This, according to Governor Seyi Makinde, is in a bid to stem insecurity in the state.
In view of the appointment, the governor presented a new Jack pick-up van to Adams as pilot vehicle. Governor Makinde also deployed three members of the Amotekun Corps as part of security entourage of the newly appointed ambassador.
The vehicle was officially presented to Adams by an official of Amotekun Corps, Akinro Babalola, who led the team of the security agency to his Omole Phase 2 residence in Lagos.
Adams described the gesture as commendable, stressing that the security of the state remained the topmost priority of every government.
He urged governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos; Dapo Abiodun, Ogun; Gboyega Oyetola, Osun; Rotimi Akeredolu, Ondo; and Kayode Fayemi, Ekiti; to emulate Governor Makinde in collaborating with the office of Are Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland to strengthen the security architecture of their states.
He added that the gesture would complement the efforts of the conventional security agencies, saying, “I want to appreciate our amiable governor for this honour.
“I hope other governors in the region will replicate this gesture, particularly, at this time when we are faced with various security challenges across the South-West.
“Security is a sacred responsibility of the Aare Ona Kakanfo, and for the governor to have recognised that is highly commendable. Now that Oyo State Government has identified with us as the ambassador of the state Amotekun, it is a call to service.
“As the Oyo State Ambassador of Amotekun, I will use the office of the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland to complement the efforts of the state government in addressing the security deficit across the state.”
Babalola said the state government’s gesture was in line with its resolve to reduce crime and the spate of insecurity in the state.
