By Aisha Audu
As part of the administration’s commitment towards providing a safe environment for all residents and investors, the Kogi State Security Trust Fund is set to collaborate with Hytera, a security gadgets company in equipping security agencies.
Hytera, a renowned global security outfit, is set to support the state government with body cameras,tracking devices,digital communications gadgets and monitors amongst others.
The Chairman Kogi State Security Trust Fund, Abdulmalik Teina made the disclosure during a meeting with Hytera Mission Critical Support System and other major stakeholders in the security circle at Government House Lokoja.
Hon Abdulmalik Teina who described security as key to enhancing economic growth in any society, said the state government was determined to tighten the noose on criminal elements through the project.
According to him, after an assessment tour and inspection of Hyteria activities in Ethiopia, Hon Teina expressed satisfaction with the security outfit stating that if deployed in the state, it will assist in boosting the efforts of rural police bodies such as the local vigilance groups in finally nipping insecurity in the bud.
Earlier, head of the Hytera delegation, Onoja Donatus in his presentation, stated that the investment partners are to meet two core values which includes consolidating the legacy of Governor Yahaya Bello in securing lives and properties as well as the investment and territorial integrity of Kogi.”As Kogi is known globally as the most secured state”.
Donatus further revealed that the Hytera response started with 9 mobile and rural telephoning.
He further said that HYTERA responds to emergencies ranging from theft to other crimes perpetrated within the state which will be brought under one control; that is one network serving two purposes.
In addition to creating employment opportunities for youths, the project he further explained would be funded for an initial ten year period by the outfit before the state commences repayment.
On his part, Gianluca National an Italian with the HYTERA group stated that his organization has references in more than 120 countries in the world including Malaysia, Netherlands, Brasil, Russia and Indonesia, South Africa among others.
In his contribution, Special Adviser to the Governor on Economy, Finance and Investments (KEFI), Abdulkareem Siyaka, stated that the government was commitment towards actualising two core projects which includes boosting security as well as promoting the Ajaokuta Free Trade Zone project to enhance commerce in Kogi.
He then called on stakeholders in the state to join hands with government in lifting Kogi higher.
