Hon. Shola Odetundun, the lawmaker representing Irepodun Constituency at the Kwara State House of Assembly, has donated an operational patrol vehicle to the Irepodun Local Vigilante Group as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots security and enhance community safety.
The presentation, which took place at the legislator’s constituency office, forms part of Hon. Odetundun’s sustained commitment to supporting community-based security initiatives and improving the welfare of residents at the grassroots. The patrol vehicle is expected to significantly improve the mobility, response time and overall operational effectiveness of the vigilante group, thereby complementing the efforts of conventional security agencies in protecting lives and property across Irepodun Local Government and its environs.
In the spirit of Christmas, the lawmaker also distributed cash and food items, to members of the local vigilante group, the elderly, widows and other vulnerable members of the community. The distribution was aimed at easing the burden of the festive period and ensuring that the less-privileged are not left out of the celebrations.
Responding, the Council Chairman expressed profound gratitude to Hon. Shola Odetundun for what he described as an uncommon display of love, compassion and selfless service to the people, noting that the gesture clearly reflected a genuine concern for the safety and well-being of the people. He commended Him for his various interventions in Irepodun Local government.
According to him, even beyond the immediate security need, the donation of such a high-value operational vehicle demonstrates the lawmaker’s deep understanding of the challenges faced by grassroots security operatives and his unwavering commitment to addressing them. He added that the vehicle would go a long way in enhancing the capacity of the vigilante group to respond promptly to security threats and safeguard lives and property within the local government.
Furthermore, he commended Hon. Odetundun for the distribution of food items, describing it as a consistent gesture that reflects his long-standing tradition of supporting the people, especially during festive periods. He further extended appreciation to the Executive Governor of Kwara State, His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, for his leadership and continued efforts to promote peace and security across the state.
Speaking earlier at the event, Hon. Odetundun, who chairs the House Committee on Business Innovation, Industry and Women Affairs, reaffirmed his commitment to the safety, peace and overall well-being of the people of Irepodun. He stressed that sustainable development and socio-economic progress can only thrive in an atmosphere of peace and security, describing the protection of lives and property as a top priority of his representation.
The lawmaker also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the timely deployment of additional security operatives to Kwara State, noting that the intervention underscored the Federal Government’s determination to tackle insecurity nationwide. He equally praised and thanked Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his proactive leadership and effective collaboration with federal authorities in addressing security challenges in the state.
Hon. Odetundun further appealed to well-meaning individuals, corporate organisations, community associations and faith-based bodies to support security agencies, particularly local vigilante groups, through moral, logistic and material assistance. He also urged traditional rulers, community leaders, youth groups and residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies by providing timely and credible information.
“Security is a collective responsibility. When we all play our roles, we can protect our communities and build a peaceful and prosperous future for our people,” the lawmaker said.
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Hon. Shola Odetundun Media Team
