Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that his administration would continue to be proactive by taking proactive actions that would guarantee the security of lives and property of the people in the State.

Governor Abiodun stated this when he received the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Obinna Ajunwa, who paid a courtesy visit to the Governor in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

The Governor noted that in the past, the State had security challenges ranging from farmers/herders clashes, kidnapping, cultism, armed robbery, ritual killings and other criminal activities, adding that the prompt response by the Army and other security personnel, brought the situation under control.

 Prince Abiodun stated that security agencies in the State were provided with the gadgets, while the personnel's welfare were been given priority, assuring that his administration would continue to do its best in securing the State at all times. 

He commended the Commanding Officer of the 35 Field Artillery Brigade, Alamala, Abeokuta and other security heads for their support and swift response to issues relating to security in the State.

Abiodun described General Ajunwa as a diligent Officer with vast experience in military command and administration, expressing the hope that his many years serving both locally and internationally had prepared him sufficiently to lead officers and men in the Division.

Speaking earlier, General Ajunwa said the visit was to familiarise himself in preparation for the new assignment, lauding the Governor for his support to the soldiers.

According to the new GOC, ‘’my officers and men will continue to play their parts in maintaining peace, to further protect the State from any internal and external aggression”.