A northern socio-political group, Arewa Think Tank (ATT), has lauded Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, the lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency, for his unwavering commitment to the security and development of his home state, Kogi.
The group’s commendation follows Faleke’s recent donation of a brand-new Hilux patrol vehicle to the newly commissioned Smart Police Divisional Headquarters in Ekinrin-Adde, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
In a statement issued by its Convener, Muhammad Alhaji Yakubu, ATT said the high-tech patrol vehicle was facilitated through the Nigeria Police Trust Fund in collaboration with the Kogi State government to enhance security operations across the state through modern and digital approaches.
Describing Faleke as a patriotic Kogite and exemplary leader, ATT called on other sons and daughters of the state to emulate his dedication to public service and community development.
“Faleke, an indigene of Kogi State, recently donated a brand-new Hilux patrol vehicle to support the operations of the newly commissioned Smart Police Divisional Headquarters in Ekinrin-Adde, Ijumu Local Government Area of the State.
“The high-tech facility was facilitated by the Nigeria Police Trust Fund in its collaboration with the government of Kogi State to ensure security at every corner of the state by modernising and digitising security operations in the State.
“We therefore commend Hon.Faleke for placing security above politics and people’s well-being above personal ambition.
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“There is no doubt that Hon. Faleke has played key underground roles in coordinating with security agencies, working quietly but effectively with the State government to ensure lives and property are better protected in Kogi State.
“This is how to lead the people with emphasis on security above politics, patriotism above scheming with the lives of the people.
“We want to appreciate Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, just as we urge Kogi State government to continue to partner with patriotic stakeholders like Hon. James Faleke in its mission to secure every corner of the State and preserve the gains already made in law enforcement and public safety.
“We are of the confidence that Faleke’s latest intervention would significantly strengthen security not only in Ijumu local government area, but across Okunland, Kogi West, and the entire State. This is how to make an impact without playing to the gallery.
“What the people need are verifiable dividends of democracy and interventions that can save lives, not selfish personal interests at the expense of the people.
“We want to use this opportunity to advise the Kogi State government to do close monitoring of the donated vehicle for maximum and beneficial advantages to the people because Faleke is not doing this to protect a personal interest or the investment of his friends. But he is doing it to protect the Kogi people in general”. The statement said.