July 17, 2025

Ogun State partners with NSA on surveillance technology

Ogun State partners with NSA on surveillance technology

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, announced on Monday that his administration is collaborating with the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) to acquire advanced surveillance equipment aimed at enabling swift responses to security threats across the state.

 

Governor Abiodun made this statement while hosting the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) for Zone 2, Mr. Adegoke Fayoade, the new Brigade Commander of the 35 Artillery Brigade in Alamala, Abeokuta, Brigadier General Godwin Nwaba, along with other security officials at his office.

 

He said, “We are working to identify the right surveillance technology that will provide us with clear visibility over various parts of the state, ensuring prompt and effective responses during emergencies.

 

“The NSA’s office has been partnering with us on this effort. We have been evaluating suitable technologies for deployment, and I am confident that a decision will be made soon to procure and implement these systems to support your security operations.”

 

The governor stated that although the state is one of the most peaceful in the country, the security agencies must be on top of their game, as there are constant threats that test the will of the state government.

 

“There is a lot that needs to be done, and we are not going to rest on our laurels. Yes, we’ve been referred to as one of the safest, if not the safest, states in Nigeria.

 

“However, there is always a continuous test of our will, and we will continue to resist that with maximum reaction. We will not sit by and allow anyone to come here and cause a breach of security in our state,” the governor added.

 

Abiodun noted the strategic location of the state with an international border and the daily influx of people due to industrial, educational, religious, and tourism status in the country.

 

This, he said, places a heavy burden on the security architecture of the state.

 

The governor attributed the peaceful atmosphere in the state to the inter-agency cooperation among security agencies in the discharge of their duties.

 

He appreciated them for collaborating with the state government to ensure the successful hosting of the recently concluded National Sports Festival.

 

“That Sports Festival was more than just a sports event; it allowed us to showcase who we are. A lot of investors are coming into the state to set up their businesses because of that festival.

 

“Many conferences are now being brought to our state. I want to thank you for supporting us in that regard,” he said.

 

He assured that the state would look into how it could solve some of the challenges facing security agencies in the state with a view to addressing them within the limits of state resources.

 

Earlier, the Assistant Inspector General of Police for Zone 2, Mr. Adegoke Fayoade, highlighted Ogun State’s strategic importance as the nation’s industrial hub. He revealed that the Ogun and Lagos State Police Commands are collaborating closely to prevent crime, especially in the border areas.

 

Brigadier General Godwin Nwaba, the Brigade Commander of the 35 Artillery Brigade, stated that his unit has increased patrols in key hotspots across the state, assuring that his officers are committed to maintaining peace.

 

Other security leaders from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Nigeria Correctional Service, Federal Road Safety Corps, and Federal Fire Service also called for enhanced support, particularly in terms of mobility, while pledging to intensify their efforts to ensure peace in the state.

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