SECURITY AND INTELLIGENCE COMMITTEE MEETING – MARCH EDITION HOLDS IN IREWOLEDE LCDA

By Tope Obembe

The Security and Intelligence Committee Meeting of Irewolede Local Council Development Area (LCDA), March Edition, was held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at the Council Secretariat.

The meeting was presided over by the Executive Chairman of the LCDA, Hon. (Mrs) Dupe Bakare, who warmly welcomed and appreciated the presence of all stakeholders, including security operatives and members of the Council Management Team, for their unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and stability across the area.

In her address, the Council Chairman specially commended His Royal Majesty, Oba James Olugbesoye, the Oluloro of Iloro Ekiti, for his continuous support and invaluable contributions towards safeguarding lives and property within the six communities that constitute Irewolede LCDA.

In his remarks, the Royal Father urged the Council Chairman to adopt proactive strategies in addressing the rising challenge of drug abuse among youths. He emphasized the importance of collaborating with relevant authorities and stakeholders to effectively tackle the menace within the council area.

Hon. Bakare also applauded the Executive Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency, Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, for his firm commitment and decisive actions in combating insecurity across the state. She reaffirmed that Irewolede LCDA remains fully aligned with the Governor’s security agenda.

The Committee further resolved that all non-indigenes residing within the LCDA should organize themselves into structured associations to enhance peace, unity, and security within the communities.

The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment from all stakeholders to sustain peace, strengthen security collaboration, and promote harmonious coexistence across all communities within the LCDA.

Those present at the meeting included the Vice Chairman, Hon. Samson Kolawole; Secretary to the Council, Hon. Adebo Adewale; Head of Local Administration (HLA), Mr. Babatunde Vincent; Director of Administration (DA), Mr. Oladele Olutoyin; and representatives from various security agencies including the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN), Nigerian Hunter,Agro-Marshals, and the Peace Corps.