The Ondo State Government has assured residents of adequate security arrangements across the state ahead of the Easter celebrations, reaffirming its commitment to the protection of lives and property.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Idowu Ajanaku, said the government under the leadership of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has put in place robust and comprehensive measures to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free festive period.
While congratulating Christian faithful on the occasion of Easter, the government emphasized that security remains a top priority, noting that coordinated efforts involving various security agencies have been activated statewide.
According to the statement, security personnel have been strategically deployed, with intensified surveillance and intelligence gathering to prevent any breach of peace during the celebration.
The government urged residents to remain vigilant and security-conscious, advising them to promptly report any suspicious movements or activities to relevant authorities. It stressed that community cooperation is critical to sustaining peace and security across the state.
The statement also called on residents to use the Easter period to pray for the peace, unity, and progress of Ondo State and Nigeria as a whole. It further encouraged citizens to support the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in its efforts to drive national development through the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Reiterating its commitment to maintaining law and order, the government assured residents that all necessary steps would be taken to safeguard lives and property before, during, and after the celebrations.
The Ondo State Government wished all Christian faithful a peaceful, safe, and fulfilling Easter celebration.
