By Thompson Yamput
The Kogi Government has commended Rep. James Faleke (APC/Ikeja Federal Constituency) for his contribution to the security and well-being of his home state.
The Commissioner for Information, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, gave the commendation when he briefed newsmen on Sunday Lokoja in Sunday.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Faleke recently donated a brand-new Hilux patrol vehicle to support the operations of the newly inaugurated Smart Police Divisional Headquarters in Ekinrin-Adde, Ijumu Local Government Area.
Fanwo described Faleke as a patriotic citizen who leads by example.
The commissioner said that the high-tech facility, which was facilitated by the Nigeria Police Trust Fund in its collaboration with the government, was to ensure security at every corner of the state by modernising and digitising security operations.
He conveyed the appreciation of Gov. Ahmed Ododo to the lawmaker, stressing that he had demonstrated what it meant to place security above politics and people’s well-being above personal ambition.
“The government of Kogi wishes to re-echo the open commendation earlier given by His Excellency during the commissioning of the Smart Police Divisional Headquarters.
“As a government, we appreciate the demonstrative contribution of Hon. James Faleke to the security architecture and infrastructure of the state.
“This is how to lead the people with an emphasis on security above politics and patriotism above scheming with the lives of our people,” he said.
He said Faleke has played key underground roles in the support of intelligence, logistics, and coordination with security agencies.
The commissioner emphasised that the lawmaker worked quietly but effectively with the state government to ensure lives and properties were better protected.
Fanwo expressed confidence that Faleke’s latest intervention would significantly strengthen security, not only in Ijumu but across Okunland, Kogi West, and the entire state.
“This is one intervention that we are sure will improve the security of Ijumu, Okunland, Kogi West, and Kogi as a whole. This is how to make an impact without playing to the gallery.
“What the people need are concrete interventions that can save lives, not selfish arrangements that protect personal interests at the expense of the people.
“The people know those who are genuinely working for their security, those working closely with the government to achieve lasting peace in Kogi. They also know those who are merely playing politics with the lives of the people,” he said.
Fanwo urged political and business leaders of Kogi origin to emulate Faleke’s sense of responsibility and selfless service to the people.
The commissioner stated that the government was closely monitoring the activities of illegal miners and their collaborators, vowing that those compromising the security of the state through economic sabotage would face stiff consequences.
“Let it be known that the state will not tolerate any action that puts the lives of our people at risk.
“We are taking bold steps to ensure that criminal actors do not jeopardise the peace we are working hard to build,” he stressed.
The commissioner reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to partnering with patriotic stakeholders like Faleke in its mission to secure every corner of the state and preserve the gains already made in law enforcement and public safety. NAN
