Insecurity: Benue govt deploys N93bn bond in digital security

From Uche Nnorom, Makurdi

Benue State Government has deployed 93 billion naira bond in the area of digital security infrastructure and devices to curb ssecurity challenges in the State.
Governor Hyacinth Alia who disclosed this at the First Benue State Digital Security TownHall Meeting organized by office of his Special Advisers on Security in conjunction with Ministry of Information on Tuesday in Makurdi.
He said the project is expected to raise 190 billion for the state in the next 10 years.
Represented by his Deputy Barr. Samuel Ode, the governor said the State has established the Benue Digital Infrastructure Council as part of efforts to digitalized governance and manage security of the State.
He said government is already changing the security architect of the State which hitherto, was in a bad shape, noting that records indicate that the security situation in the State is better now.
“We are changing the security architect of the State. Insecurity is an emergency that we are working to combat. Government attaches seriousness to security of lives and property.
“Records already indicate that the security situation in the State is better than before. Government world over engage with communities which is a kinetic effort to curb criminality. Government require cooperation of citizens as well as dissemination of information to security agencies to fight insecurity.
“We have decided to embark on digitalized governance in managing our security. We are in partnership with best international organizations to ensure security of the State through ICT.
“The town Hall meeting should be a quarterly event so to continually engage those who are supposed to be in the frontline in managing our security. There is need to train keke riders, okada riders, scrap managers also known as Iron Condemn in managing information”.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Internal Security Chief Joseph Har explained that the aim of the TownHall meeting is to enhance synergy between conventional, non conventional security agencies and civilians.