Governor of Bayelsa state, Douye Diri has called on citizens of the state to be security conscious, while commending security agencies for safeguarding lives and properties.
He made this call on Thursday while donating 14 operational vehicles to the various security agencies in the state.
The governor in a press statement through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, expressed that the donation is to support federal security agencies in the state.
He said that the procurement of the vehicles is to boost the operations of the security personnel in the state, adding that more vehicles will be acquired to enhance security.
According to him, “This is the first batch. We are believing God that going forward, we will still procure more and invite them again for another round of presentation to enable them do what they know how to do best in securing the people and our borders.
“Importantly, I commend the cooperation and the synergy between the security agencies and the Bayelsa government. We thank you all and believe that these would assist you in your job to secure Bayelsa and people of the state.”
Recipients of the vehicles include heads and commanders of 13 security agencies, including the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, Air Force, Nigeria Police, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
Other recepients include the Nigeria Correctional Service, Nigeria Immigration Service, Directorate of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Nigeria Customs Service and the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC).