Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commended the efforts of the military troops involved in the Still Waters III exercise in Oro Ago town for improving security in the area. He also expressed satisfaction with the quality of work done on the Orisa bridge, which is now near completion.

AbdulRazaq visited the military troops on Wednesday and commended them for their dedication to ensuring the safety of lives and properties in the axis. He noted the excellent synergy among all the security agencies in the state, saying that their presence has helped to consolidate security efforts and deter criminals.

The Governor also visited the palace of the Oloro of Oro Ago, Oba Johnson Olanrewaju Dada, where he held a brief meeting with the monarch. The Oloro expressed his gratitude to the Governor for his support for the Still Waters III exercise, saying that it has boosted peaceful living in the area.

AbdulRazaq also inspected the Orisa bridge, which is being constructed to replace the colonial passage erected on the Omu Aran-Oro Ago road in the 1940s. He was impressed with the quality of work done on the bridge and said that it will end decades of anxieties for the people during the rainy season.

The Governor said that the Orisa bridge is part of the infrastructural development of the state that his administration has embarked upon. He noted that the bridge will not only improve transportation but also boost economic activities in the area.

“I am truly impressed with the pace of the work. This is Orisa bridge and you can see the old one (colonial bridge). The team lead is Engr Daramola, a pioneer engineer in the State Ministry of Works. I am impressed. It is part of the infrastructural development of the state that we have embarked upon,” he told reporters on the embankment of the bridge.

“The old bridge was built in the 1940s. The new one is a great leap in our infrastructural development. We will continue to dig deep and do more.”

AbdulRazaq’s visit to Oro Ago comes two days after he visited Igbaja and Ora communities to touch base with the people and to inspect ongoing projects. He has made it a priority to visit all parts of the state to assess the needs of the people and to ensure that his administration is delivering on its promises.

The Governor’s efforts to improve security in Kwara State have been commended by many. The Oloro of Oro Ago said that the people of the community are now sleeping with their eyes closed thanks to the presence of the military.

“I am truly impressed with the pace of the work. This is Orisa bridge and you can see the old one (colonial bridge). The team lead is Engr Daramola, a pioneer engineer in the State Ministry of Works. I am impressed. It is part of the infrastructural development of the state that we have embarked upon,” he told reporters on the embankment of the bridge.

“The old bridge was built in the 1940s. The new one is a great leap in our infrastructural development. We will continue to dig deep and do more.”

Brigade Commander, 22 Armoured Brigade Sobi Brigadier General AbdulRahman Babalola, who conducted the Governor round the base, commended the Governor for his support for the operation.

“I want to thank His Excellency the state governor for his support and proactiveness in everything that concerns security in Kwara State. We have received tremendous support from him,” he said.

“Since we deployed to this location, the security situation has improved tremendously. Like His Excellency said, we cannot just sit down in Ilorin while other areas have no security presence. We have deployed in Yikpata, Patigi, Kaiama, Kosubosu (and a few others) to ensure that the state of harmony remains harmonious.”

The Oloro, for his part, said the exercise has boosted peaceful living in the area.

“We thank God. Since the Military personnel have been here, we’ve been enjoying peace. We’ve been sleeping well. In fact those people coming to the market who used to be afraid of security situation are now telling themselves that Oro-ago is free and peaceful for business transactions. So we no longer have problem. And the Military operatives are really performing. They go up and down day and night,” the monarch said.

“We thank the Kwara State Government for assisting us in this area. We also thank the military officers for doing their job perfectly.”
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