By Amb. S. YASIR ABIOLA
For Mature Minds Digital Radio & TV
Ado-Ekiti | September 21, 2026
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has challenged security agencies in the state to turn improved logistics into stronger presence on the streets, faster response to emergencies and more effective crime prevention.
The Governor gave the charge on Monday as his administration handed over 100 operational vehicles to security agencies at the Osuntokun Pavilion, Government House Grounds, Ado-Ekiti.
The intervention is aimed at strengthening the operational capacity and mobility of security personnel as part of the state’s continuing investment in its security architecture.
But for Governor Oyebanji, the handover is not simply about adding vehicles to government assets. He said the new logistics must produce visible changes in the way security operations are conducted across the state.
He therefore directed security chiefs to ensure increased patrols, strategic visibility, faster response and greater operational agility among their personnel.
The Governor said the additional resources should leave security agencies with little room for operational excuses, lapses or unprofessional conduct.
More vehicles, greater responsibility
According to Oyebanji, the vehicles are primarily intended to support security operations and personnel mobility, while also providing logistics for the eventual take-off of the Ekiti State Police Outfit.
He noted that the state had previously provided patrol vehicles, Armoured Personnel Carriers, bullet-proof vests, helmets and other security equipment, describing the latest intervention as part of his administration’s continued support for security agencies.
The Governor also said the state would continue to provide resources, including regular financial support and capacity-building for state-owned security institutions.
Oyebanji seeks stronger intelligence coordination
Beyond physical mobility, the Governor placed emphasis on intelligence gathering and inter-agency cooperation.
He urged the intelligence community in Ekiti to take advantage of available surveillance technology and strengthen collaboration among security formations.
According to him, security agencies must not operate in isolation, but work together in the interest of collective security.
The emphasis on collaboration reflects a broader shift from security operations based solely on physical presence to an approach that combines mobility, intelligence, surveillance and coordinated response.
Maintenance now a key test
The Governor also drew attention to what happens after the vehicles leave the Government House premises: their maintenance.
He disclosed that the procurement received financial support from the Federal Government and announced plans for a maintenance garage in partnership with CIG Motors.
Oyebanji challenged the beneficiary agencies to properly maintain the vehicles and ensure that the investment does not deteriorate through neglect or poor management.
Security investment continues
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, Brig. Gen. Ebenezer Ogundana (rtd.), said the latest intervention demonstrates the administration’s continued commitment to the security of lives and property.
He said the vehicles would enhance the operational efficiency of security agencies across the state.
For Ekiti residents, however, the significance of Monday’s handover will ultimately be measured beyond the ceremony itself.
The critical questions will be whether the vehicles translate into more visible patrols, shorter response times, improved intelligence coordination and stronger security coverage across communities.
With 100 additional operational vehicles now deployed to the security architecture, the expectation from the state government is clear: more mobility must produce more action.
