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  • News - South West - Ondo
  • Updated: September 08, 2021

Akeredolu Declares War On Bandits

Akeredolu Declares War On Bandits

The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has declared war on bandits disturbing the peace of Nigeria, saying they are nothing short of terrorists and should be addressed as such.

Akeredolu stated this in Akure the state capital when he received members of the Governing Board of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) led by the Chairman, Ambassador Godknows Boladie Igali in his office.

He added that the activities of these bandit terrorists have made people live in constant fear of the unknown because they feel unsafe in their own land due to the rising insecurity caused by these criminals.

The Ondo Governor, called on governmentst at all levels in Nigeria to devise means to make the nation safe as this is the only way to encourage growth and development and no country grows amidst insecurity.

Akeredolu said, ”the people are living in fear and something must be done urgently to address the situation and restore hope to the minds of the people.

“Look at what is happening in Zamfara. They try to clothe it and call them bandits. They are terrorists.

”So, the growth in science can not be based on just your charge but the conducive environment in the country.”

”To achieve Nigeria’s goals for Science and Technological advancement, the country must be made conducive for living, particularly for the young ones.

“For us in science and technology, we need to do more. Japanese, Chinese, and other developed countries send people to where science is the best. We have heard of countries that send their people to the USA to train in Science and Technology.

“They didn’t stay there. They went back to their country to develop it.

“Commitment to one’s country is key. But we need to make this country a livable place so that the young ones will be confident and have hope to live in this country.”

The Governor praised FUTA for its dedication to research which is a prerequisite for advancement, noting that his administration will continue to collaborate with the institution.

“We take pride in FUTA and its achievements over time. And I have had serious connections with FUTA not only as a Governor.

“We have a strong relationship with FUTA. FUTA for us is one of the leading universities of technology in Nigeria if not the leading. One of our lecturers won the best researcher award in the country. I congratulate you.

The Chairman of the FUTA Governing Council, Ambassador Godknows Boladie Igali was accompanied on the visit by the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Professor Joseph Adeola Fuwape.

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