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Oyo State Ministry of Women’s Affairs and Social Inclusion, on Tuesday, swore in ten state coordinators and 33 Local Government Commanders to enhance the security architecture of the state.
The ministry’s commissioner, Toyin Balogun, administered the oath of office and swearing-in of the committee members at the Local Government Staff Training Centre, Secretariat in Ibadan, the state capital.
She said, “The event became necessary to enhance grassroots security towards fostering community-based security across the 33 local government areas of the state.”
Balogun, therefore, advised them to understand that true security extends beyond patrols and checkpoints, stressing the importance of building trust within communities and addressing the root causes of social unrest.
The commissioner urged the committee “to incorporate gender sensitivity in their engagements and collaborate actively with social and women-focused groups to tackle domestic violence, human trafficking, child abuse, and other societal vices.”
In her remarks, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mofoluwake Ibitoye, emphasized that security is anchored on equity and justice.
She also charged the newly appointed officers to demonstrate quality leadership, uphold integrity, and remain vigilant in the discharge of their duties.
In his acceptance speech, the Commandant of the committee, Olabanji Abiodun, expressed profound gratitude to the State Government, the Governor, and the ministry for their continued support.
He pledged that “the committee would uphold its mandate and work assiduously to improve safety and order at the local level.”
