The Osun State Government has launched a Security Trust Fund designed to enhance crime prevention through the deployment of modern equipment and technology for security operatives.
The Chairman of the Media and Publicity Committee of the Trust Fund, Kunle Adegoke, while addressing journalists in Osogbo on Tuesday, said through the fund, the state government, private sector operators, individuals and groups will pool resources to finance security operations and provide equipment for security agencies.
Adegoke noted that Governor Ademola Adeleke conceived the initiative to strengthen the state’s security architecture through collaboration, innovation, and shared responsibility.
He said the fund was not merely a financial mechanism but a platform for partnership that would bring together government, the private sector, development partners, and well-meaning individuals to support security agencies with the tools they need.
“From modern equipment and technology to training, logistics, and intelligence gathering, this initiative is designed to address critical gaps and enhance operational efficiency,” he said.
He assured stakeholders that transparency and accountability would guide the fund’s operations.
“Transparency and accountability will be the guiding principles of this fund. We have established a governance structure that ensures proper oversight, prudent management, and regular public reporting. Every contribution will be tracked, and every expenditure will be justified. The trust of our people is paramount, and we earned it and intend to maintain it,” Adegoke said.
He encouraged the business community to invest in the fund as a direct contribution to the protection of their assets and the stability of the market environment, and urged residents to support the initiative beyond financial contributions.
“Vigilance, cooperation with law enforcement, and commitment to peace are invaluable,” he said.
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