The Oyo State House of Assembly Service Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the security architecture of the state legislature through continuous capacity building.
This followed the successful conclusion of a two-day training programme on security alertness for officers of the Sergeant-at-Arms Department and other relevant officers in the Legislative Service.
The workshop, held on Thursday and Friday at the Local Government Staff Training School, State Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, was designed to equip participants with modern security skills and strategies required to effectively safeguard the legislative institution amid evolving security challenges.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Chairman of the Commission, Hon. Femi Julius Okedoyin, described the training as a demonstration of the Commission’s unwavering commitment to building a professional, efficient, disciplined, and security-conscious legislative service capable of meeting the demands of a modern parliament.
He stressed that the security of the legislature remains fundamental not only to the smooth conduct of legislative activities but also to the protection of lives, property, official documents, and the preservation of democratic institutions.
According to him, the changing nature of security threats makes it imperative for officers responsible for protecting the Assembly to remain vigilant, proactive, and adequately equipped with contemporary knowledge and practical skills.
Hon. Okedoyin explained that the training programme exposed participants to emerging security realities, intelligence gathering, emergency response procedures, access control mechanisms, conflict management, surveillance techniques, and other global best practices aimed at enhancing their operational effectiveness.
”As officers occupying strategic positions within the legislative arm of government, you constitute the first line of defence in ensuring a safe and secure environment for Honourable Members, management, staff, visitors, and all stakeholders conducting official business within the Oyo State House of Assembly,” he said.
The Chairman expressed appreciation to Governor Seyi Makinde for his visionary leadership and sustained investment in human capital development. He noted that the governor’s continuous support for capacity-building programmes has created opportunities for public servants to improve their competence, productivity, and service delivery.
Hon. Okedoyin also commended the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, for his exemplary leadership, which he said has continued to promote excellence, innovation, and professionalism within the legislature.
He assured members of staff that the Commission remains committed to continuous professional development across all cadres within the Legislative Service. Regular training programmes, workshops, seminars, and other capacity-building initiatives will continue to be organised to equip staff with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to excel in their responsibilities.
The two-day workshop featured intensive sessions on intelligence gathering, security alertness, emergency response, access control, conflict management, surveillance operations, and other contemporary security practices.
The workshop was attended by members of the commission, including Hon. Moses Ojoawo, Mr. Oladeji Olanrewaju, Mr. Adekunle Alabanla, and Hon. Bamidele Ojo, alongside management staff and participants from the Sergeant-at-Arms Department and other relevant units of the Legislative Service.
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