Michael Adesanya/Abeokuta
Ogun Police Commissioner, Mr Ahmed Iliyasu, has urged Man O’ War members to step up their activities towards helping reduce crimes in higher institutions in the state.
Iliyasu made the call on Thursday at the 23rd Passing Out Parade of the Man O’ War, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), command.
He stated that the association had played a key role by supporting security agencies in maintaining peace through its activities within the state.
The commissioner, who was represented by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Obantoko, Mrs Veronica Osakwe, advised the outgoing members of the club to always be diligent and operate with the fair of God.
“We should do everything to maintain a crime free area so that it is habitable for everyone. Also, all hands must be on deck as we approach the yuletide. The association has a role to play in maintaining peace and orderliness within this period.”
Speaking, the Coordinator-in-Chief, Man O’ War, FUNAAB, Mr Lekan Adefolahan, said the graduating members had been made aware of their potentials in preparation for greater challenges in life.
Adefolahan noted that the patriots had acquired knowledge that would make them responsible and reliable citizens.
He solicited for support from the university management, Council of War Marshalls and statesmen in to procure some gadgets that would further boost the activities of the club.
The Registrar of FUNAAB, Mr Adebola Adekola, commended the association for its role at maintaining peace on campus, adding that the management of the institution would render necessary support for the club.