Ipao Ekiti and the entire Ajoni Local Council Development Area (LCDA) witnessed a watershed moment in their collective history as the groundbreaking ceremony for an ultramodern Divisional Police Headquarters was conducted with remarkable pomp and solemnity. The epochal occasion drew an illustrious assemblage of dignitaries, preeminent security chiefs, and exuberant community stakeholders.
This monumental initiative constitutes a pivotal stride in fortifying the security infrastructure of Ajoni LCDA under the resolute, visionary stewardship of the Executive Chairman, Amb. Prince Michael Oluwadare Ogungbemi, FCPA.
The ceremony was graced by a distinguished array of luminaries, including the Commissioner of Police, Ekiti State Command, CP Falade Adegoroye Michael the Director-General of the Homeland Intelligence Agency, Dr. Adetuberu Oludotun, the Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, Hon. Samuel Alaba Abejide and the highly venerated traditional monarch, His Royal Majesty, Oba Williams Ehinmodupin, the Obanla of Ipao Ekiti. They were joined by senior government functionaries, political stalwarts, community leaders, and an unprecedented convergence of residents who gathered to witness this historic undertaking.
In his inaugural address, Executive Chairman _Amb. Ogungbemi conveyed profound gratitude to His Excellency, Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State, for his unflinching support and for expeditiously approving and disbursing funds for the establishment of the Divisional Police Headquarters in Ipao Ekiti. He characterized the project as a strategic, far-reaching intervention meticulously designed to accelerate security response, decisively suppress criminality, and ensure the inviolable protection of lives and property across all Ajoni communities.
He further underscored his administration’s relentless pursuit of peace, stability, and socioeconomic advancement, emphasizing that security remains the sine qua non of sustainable development. In his words, the project transcends mere infrastructure; it is an indelible legacy and a formidable investment in the collective safety and posterity of the people.
Delivering his goodwill message, Hon. Alaba Abejide eulogized the Ekiti State Government for its steadfast commitment to grassroots-centric initiatives, describing the project as an unequivocal manifestation of responsive, people-oriented governance.
Corroborating this, the Commissioner of Police, _CP Falade Adegoroye Michael, reiterated the Ekiti State Police Command’s uncompromising resolve to eradicate crime and uphold law and order. He assured residents that the new Divisional Headquarters would exponentially augment policing capabilities, sharpen intelligence-gathering mechanisms, and amplify operational efficiency within Ipao Ekiti and adjoining territories.
The zenith of the ceremony was the symbolic foundation-laying rite, performed at the project site by eminent dignitaries and community custodians, formally heralding the commencement of construction. The moment ignited palpable elation, rekindled hope, and renewed confidence among residents, who hailed the development as a long-overdue and transformative intervention.
The prevailing atmosphere was one of jubilation and unbridled optimism, mirroring a collective conviction in a more secure and prosperous Ajoni.
This landmark project serves as yet another irrefutable testament to the proactive, people-driven, and development-focused leadership of Amb. Prince Michael Ogungbemi. It reinforces his administration’s unwavering dedication to sustainable development, robust security architecture, and the enhanced well-being of all residents.
Indeed, Ajoni LCDA continues to blaze the trail in exemplary grassroots governance, infrastructural renaissance, and innovative public service delivery.
Signed
Omo’ba Adeola Alex FAFURE
Director, Information & Civic Orientation, Ajoni LCDA
