Abuja: Alhaji Raheem Adedoyin, a former Commissioner for Information and Home Affairs in Kwara, has called on diasporans to support the government’s security initiatives. Adedoyin made this appeal in Baltimore, United States, while delivering the guest lecture at the 10th Convention of Kwara State Association of Nigeria (KSANG), North America.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Adedoyin highlighted the significant security challenges in Kwara, specifically identifying Kwara South and Kwara North Senatorial Districts as some of the most affected areas. He urged members of KSANG to actively support efforts to combat insecurity, emphasizing the role they can play in securing the state.
Adedoyin stated, “KSANG has a role to play in securing our state,” and noted that local policing has evolved as communities adopt self-defense strategies. He urged individuals to contribute by donating money, equipment, and logistical support. Additionally, he encouraged diasporans to extend their support from their homes and
families to the broader community level.
As a member of the Global Executive Board of the International Press Institute, Adedoyin also encouraged KSANG, as a corporate entity, to back the initiatives led by traditional rulers. He noted that a security fund has been established in Kwara South under the Kwara South Traditional Rulers Council, with support from the Kwara South Development Initiative led by Dr. Johnson Adewumi.
Expressing optimism about overcoming the state’s insecurity, Adedoyin mentioned that military efforts against criminals have intensified, with more lethal weaponry deployed and newly recruited forest guards now active in various local governments. He highlighted the creation of a new Nigerian Army battalion in Omuaran, Kwara State, as part of the Federal Government’s renewed security strategy.
Adedoyin pointed out that the state boasts more than 1,000 forest guards, with another 1,000 in various stages of processing, surpassing any other state government’s efforts in this regard. He emp
hasized the government’s collaboration with community bodies to build local resilience, citing contributions from organizations like Omo Ibile Igbomina and LADDU of Lafiagi. He also mentioned the increased deployment of security gadgets at the state security service level.