By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja
KOGI State Government has donated advanced security gadgets to the State Polytechnic to cover both the Lokoja and Itakpe Campuses in a proactive move to enhance security of lives and properties across tertiary institutions in the State.
This was disclosed on Wednesday in Lokoja in a statement made available to newsmen by Mrs Uredo Omale, Director, Public Relations and Protocol unit of the Polytechnic.
The donation, according to her, includes modern CCTV surveillance cameras, lithium-powered Torch lights and rapid response scooters, aimed at strengthening campus security infrastructure.
This initiative, she said, reflects the Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s commitment to the safety of students, staff and educational facilities across Kogi State.
She said that the items were formally handed over to the Polytechnic management on mm by Engineer Sani Isah of SufPay Limited, who handled the project.
Engr. Isah stated that the items were carefully chosen to meet the specific security needs of the institution.
According to Engr Isah, “the CCTV cameras will ensure real-time monitoring of critical areas, the lithium-powered torch lights will support night patrols, and the rapid response scooters will guarantee swift mobility in emergency situations”.
He also emphasized that designated security personnel would undergo technical training to ensure the efficient and effective use of the equipments, noting that continuous support would also be provided.
In his remarks Prof Salisu Ogbo Usman, Rector of the Polytechnic, who was highly elated, commended the Governor for his tremendous security support, describing the intervention as timely, strategic and impactful.
“We are deeply grateful to His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the people’s servant and the Executive Governor of Kogi State for yet another remarkable, generous and thoughtful gesture.
“These tools in the addition to the recent fencing of the Itakpe Campus will significantly boost our internal security framework and help maintain peace and order within our campuses”, Prof. Usman stated.
The Rector specifically highlighted the governor’s “visible” commitment to the institution’s security architecture, referencing recent infrastructural achievements.
The achievements, she stated said the historic fencing of the Itakpe Campus which has helped prevent land encroachment had enhanced security.
Prof. Usman stressed further that the CCTV installation and other safety devices would help prevent internal disturbances and ward off intruders who may pose threats to peace and order on campus.
He pledged that the Polytechnic would ensure the judicious use of the donated items, stressing their critical role in sustaining a peaceful and conducive academic environment.
