Bauchi Graduates Forest Guards, As Ondo Sets Templates For Recruitment

Ondo State is set to commence recruitment of personnel into the State forest guards.

This is just as the Bauchi State government graduated forest guards as Nigeria Expands community security push against banditry.

Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, announced plans to recruit 1,000 youths into the State Forest Guard as part of efforts to strengthen security across the state.

Governor Aiyedatiwa disclosed this  during a courtesy visit by members of the Ondo State Youth Parliament in Akure, noting that it is a Federal Government initiative.

The governor said prospective recruits must be below 39 years of age, noting that individuals above 40 may not be able to withstand the rigours of the training required for the assignment.

He assured that those recruited would be adequately protected and would not be exposed to unnecessary risks in the course of duty.

Governor Aiyedatiwa stated that since the establishment of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, otherwise known as the Amotekun Corps, no operative had lost his life in active service.

While acknowledging that some operatives had sustained injuries in the line of duty, he said they received quality medical care and support.

The governor urged the Youth Parliament to recommend only responsible and trustworthy individuals for the recruitment exercise, warning that those engaged must not become threats to the communities they are expected to protect.

He also charged members of the parliament to remain good ambassadors of the state and stay vigilant on security issues, stressing that youths have a crucial role to play in safeguarding their communities.