The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has noted with satisfaction the swift response of the Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa over the recent security challenges in the state, especially by setting up of a Joint Task Force on Security.
The NUJ gave the commendation at this month’s congress held in Akure last week Thursday.
The union however urged the state government to provide security agencies with necessary facilities and tools like vehicles, drones, trackers and other logistics to enable them combat crimes effectively.
It also enjoined Mr Governor to recruit more officers and provide more vehicles for the State Security Network codenamed, Amotekun Corps.
“That the Congress also called for synergy and proper co-ordination of purpose among security agencies to enable them tackle headlong the issue of insecurity in the state.
“That the Union applauds Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for approving recruitments of teachers for Primary and Secondary schools in the state, urging the political class to ensure that those employed are deployed to the rural areas.”
Meanwhile, the union also called on the State Governor, Hon. (Dr) Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa to reactivate the quarterly Media Chat “Meet the Governor” programme to keep the people of the state and beyond abreast of his Programmes and policies.