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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Oyo State Council, has enjoined governors in the South West zone to sustain Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN) also known as Amotekun.<\/p>\n

The union noted that this is necessary in order to ensure that the former governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, did not die in vain.<\/p>\n

The death of the former governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, was announced on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

The NUJ has, however, said that the only way to immortalise Akeredolu is to sustain Amotekun.<\/p>\n

The union in a communique issued at the end of its monthly congress on Wednesday, the union noted that Akeredolu initiated the formation of Amotekun, which has been completing efforts of the police and other security agencies in the region.<\/p>\n

The union in the communique prepared by the trio of Comrades Seye Ojo \u2013 (Chairman), Ismail Fasasi \u2013 Secretary and Mosun Akinola \u2013 Member, noted that Akeredolu played significant role in the conceptualisation and formation of Amotekun Corps.<\/p>\n

The union added that Amotekun has helped to assist security agencies in the zone.<\/p>\n

The union, while speaking further, used the medium to commiserate with Akeredolu\u2019s family, the people of Ondo State, and South West on the demise of the former governor.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt commiserated with Akeredolu\u2019s family, the people of Ondo State, and South West on his demise after a protracted battle with prostate cancer. It stated that Akeredolu spent major part of his life in Ibadan and also invested in the city, which made him a rare gem to both Oyo State and Ondo State, his home state.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Congress noted that Akeredolu played a significant role in the conceptualisation and formation of Western Nigeria Security Network, otherwise known as Amotekun Corps, which has cascaded down to state security networks in the South West, thereby serving as local police in the geo-politocal zone with a view to improving the security architecture of the zone.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Congress said Akeredolu remained the Chairman South West Governors\u2019 Forum before his demise. He was very articulate and battled with the Federal Government till the formation of Amotekun Corps was finally settled in favour or the zone.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Congress appealed to the South West Governors to immortalise Akeredolu by upholding his legacies, especially on the formation of Amotekun Corps.\u201d<\/p>\n

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