THE Oyo State government will install close
circuit television (CCTV) cameras in
locations across the state.
The move, the governor said, would place Oyo
among the league of states and communities
under the “safe city project”.
Ajimobi spoke in Ibadan, the state capital, when
he hosted the United States (U.S) Ambassador
to Nigeria, Mr. Stuart Symington.
Addressing the ambassador and his entourage,
Ajimobi said the state, hitherto known for
violence and brigandage, changed its course
when his administration came in in 2011.
He pledged to sustain the peace.
According to him, CCTV cameras will be installed
at strategic locations known to be red spots or
crisis-prone for close monitoring of the state.
Security operatives, Ajimobi said, would have
direct link to the control base of the cameras.
The governor said his administration’s efforts at
investing in the security and safety of the state
was based on its understanding that they aid
development.
On flooding, he said the intervention and
assistance Oyo State got from the World Bank on
2011 flood helped the government in installing
early flood warning signals which have helped
prevent a recurrence.
He said: “We came in 2011 and the state was
regarded as an unsafe place. This made us
come up with our hierarchy of development,
drawing from man’s hierarchy of needs.
“We identified that the job of a government is,
firstly, security and safety. The approach we
adopted has yielded results and transformed Oyo
to be known as one of the safest states in the
country.
“Oyo has joined the comity of states in the Safe
City Project where technology is deployed to
combat crime and ensure safety and security.
“We shall install CCTV cameras in red spot and
crisis-prone areas across the state to alert
security operatives at the central control unit for
prompt response. This measure will help our
state more secure and peaceful.”
Symington said: “My visit to Oyo State is not just
a courtesy call but a call for vision and wisdom.
My goal is to look at Nigeria from every and a
different point.
“The reason for Nigeria’s greatness is because
of its togetherness. It is a very great nation. We
will like to see how the people of this great
nation and the people of America can work
together to build a better future for the
Pacesetter State.”
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