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Osun Security Trust Fund Gets N500m Boost From Davido’s Father
Osun Security Trust Fund receives N500m boost from businessman Adedeji Adeleke as Governor Adeleke unveils security plans for the state.
Adedeji Adeleke, father of music star David Adeleke (Davido), has contributed N500 million to the Osun State Security Trust Fund.
The donation came during the launch of the fund by Governor Ademola Adeleke in Osogbo on Thursday, where he also lamented the neglect of the initiative by the previous administration.
The Secretary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaye, disclosed the contribution, noting that the billionaire had personally reached out to pledge the donation.
Governor Adeleke also announced that refurbished Armoured Personnel Carriers and new patrol vehicles would soon be deployed, reaffirming his administration’s resolve to sustain Osun’s record as one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria.
According to him, “Our government decided to revive the initiative by updating the law and organising the launch today. A security trust fund is a matter of necessity, considering the security climate in Nigeria and Osun State.
“We all know Nigeria faces security challenges. Yet, available public financing resources are limited. Governments at all levels then initiate public-private partnership to bridge the funding gap.
“It is neither a political project nor a self-serving policy. This is a necessary policy to secure our people. Only an irresponsible government will abandon the PPP arrangement that is working so well in Lagos, Kaduna, River states, among others. Ours is a responsible leadership with people-oriented innovations, policies and programmes.
“This Fund is designed to provide sustainable funding for modern security infrastructure. Through this Fund, we will establish a modern Situation Room with real-time CCTV surveillance. We will continue the provision of operational tools required by our security agencies.”
Igbalaye, who chairs the implementation committee in a deputy capacity, said the fund will finance vehicles, communication equipment, surveillance systems, and other logistics to strengthen security operations.
He added that sustained support remains important despite Osun’s relative peace, especially given wider security challenges across the country.
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