YABA INAUGURATES SECURITY ENLIGHTENMENT COUNCIL
Aug 5th, 2012 | By Akinlade Dada | Category: Lead Story, NEWS, SecurityOne of the cardinal programmes of the present administration as spelt out in the policy plan of the council is the security of lives and properties of the entire community. Against this backdrop, the Executive Chairman, Yaba LCDA, Hon AbdulRaheem Olajide Jimoh inaugurated the security enlightenment council to serve as an advisory body, educate and enlighten the residents on the need to be security conscious in the environment.
The chairman, Yaba LCDA, Hon Jide Jimoh who also doubled as the chairman of the committee, in his address said that the purpose of setting up the security committee was to improve the quality of service delivery in terms of security of lives and properties and to guarantee a business friendly and peaceful environment. He said the committee would also see to the development of mutual partnership between the Police and the community on security matters.
The Security and Enlightenment Council is made up of community development association leaders, youths from each ward, and representatives of Police formations, market Leaders and politicians. They are also to act on an emergency matters on security issues in Yaba community and they shall be trained in order to develop their skills, instil confidence and right attitude in them. They would be sent to seminars and workshops on security matters.
Membership of the council comprises of Hon. Jide Jimoh (Chairman, Yaba Security Enlightenment Council), Hon. Doyin Rojaye (secretary), Alh. Babamole, Alh. M.M. Akinbola, Apostle Ojo, Alh. Jubril Jimoh and Taiwo Somade. Others include: Hon. Ayeosebikan, Kunle Banjo, Ibarahim Babalola, Adeyemo Wasiu, Aro Dotun, Olasemi Olawoye, Bidemi Adeboye, Saka Saidu, Okona Ifeayin, Mr. Olaleye Micheal, Sunkanmi Kamson, Shola Ademuluyi, Obalade John, Hagbe Emmanuele and Mr. Bruno Itobore.
Hon Jide Jimoh & SLG, Yaba LCDA Members of the public at the inauguration
Members of the security council in their oath taking during the inauguartion.
The chairman (in red) in a group photograph with the members of the security enlightenment
council after the inauguration.
This is a good initiatives from Hon. Jide Jimoh administration. Pls, there should be thourough vigilance on the northernern people in yaba by ur committee to avert boko haram bombing act. Mean hausa people were to many in yaba to the extent of dominating yorubas which could cause havoc. Also, the way they ride okada are deadly which need attention. Pls, tell police to watch them well and restrict them in some places in yaba.
Good initiative on security consciousness to the people. Good work
This is impressing, as a tool to prevent our society from future occurence problems. Meanwhile, all the ward representative should have an open line and accessable to the communtiy, at the point of need. Thank you Hon. Jide Jimoh for you good work.
The confidence of electing you as a leader remain intact. Safety and security is a major and fundamental issues that determine foreign investors chances in a country. An economy that lack security is porous to danger and detorating. I believe this will go a long way for YABA residents.