He made the pledge while receiving the new General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Mechanized Division of the Nigerian Army, Ibadan, Major-General Funsho Abejirin who paid him a courtesy visit in his office at the week-end.
Governor Ajimobi, who reiterated his administration’s commitment to the provision of security to lives and property as the foundation for meaningful
development, commended the men and officers of the Nigerian Army for their support in the maintenance of peace in the state.
``We have established a good working relationship with the Nigerian Army based on our determination to ensure that the foundation of our administration of development which is security of lives and property is maintained.
``The Nigerian Army is indeed a major partner in this regard. It has continued to play a leading role in the peace and tranquility we are enjoying today in Oyo State,’’ the governor said.
He assured the GOC that his government would not relent in its efforts at providing adequate logistics to the Division for its smooth operation in the area of security of lives and property.
Earlier in his remarks, the GOC, Major-Gen. Abejirin commended Governor Ajimobi for providing necessary support for the army operations in the state.
He assured the governor of the readiness of his Division to continue to participate fully in the maintenance of peace through the state security outfit code-named Operation burst.
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