In a proactive security initiative ahead of the year-end festive season, Hon. Moses Omojola, Chairman of Ekiti-West Local Government Area, has distributed essential equipment and support to local security personnel tasked with ensuring peace and public safety through the Christmas and New Year period.
In a ceremony held at the local government headquarters in Aramoko-Ekiti, Chairman Omojola presented new boots, shoes, torchlights, and fuel support to officers and security volunteers deployed across the council area. This empowerment aimed to bolster mobility, visibility, and operational readiness as communities prepare for heightened activities during the yuletide. [Social media and local postings indicate the event was widely attended by security operatives and government officials.
Addressing security officers and community watchers, Hon. Omojola underscored the importance of maintaining a peaceful atmosphere for residents during Christmas and New Year celebrations. According to the chairman, the provision of protective footwear and lighting equipment, alongside fuel support for patrol duties, is designed to enhance the capability of security teams to monitor critical points and respond swiftly to any incidents throughout the festive period.
“We must ensure that every citizen in Ekiti-West can celebrate safely with family and friends,” Omojola said. “These practical tools will help our security personnel carry out effective night patrols, secure our roads, markets, and public spaces, and deter crime during this important season.”
Divisional Police Officer, (DPO) thanked the chairman for the timely support, noting that such empowerment not only boosts morale but also enhances the efficiency of grassroots security arrangements. They reaffirmed their commitment to collaborating with community leaders, vigilante groups, and conventional security agencies to keep the area safe and secure.
Officials encouraged residents to also play their part by reporting any suspicious activity to the nearest security post and by observing public safety guidelines during celebrations.
Chairman Omojola’s initiative is part of a broader set of grassroots efforts by local governments across Ekiti State to strengthen community security ahead of major holiday periods. State authorities have repeatedly assured residents of a commitment to peaceful celebrations, urging collaboration between citizens and security agencies.
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