Chief Gani Adams, the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland has urged the Governor of Kogi State, Mr Yahaya Bello to adopt the model of the South West Security Network, Operation Amotekun, to reduce cases of insecurity bedevilling the state.
He gave the advice at the weekend in Kabba in his address to mark the 8th edition of Oodua Progressive Union (OPU) tagged “Kabba 2022”.
Adams, who said such a security outfit could be given any name, lauded the efforts of Governor Bello towards boosting the economic fortunes of the state.
In her remarks, Mrs Folashade Arike Ayoade, the Secretary to the State Government who represented the governor, appreciated Adams for using the OPU platform to create a new bond between Kogi State and the people of the diaspora.
Equally, the Royal Father of the Day, Obaro of Kabba, Oba Solomon Owoniyi commended him for his contribution to the development of Okunland, and Kogi State in particular.
