TASFUED, Security Agencies Strengthen Collaboration on Campus Safety

The Management of Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (TASFUED), Ijagun, Ogun State, has intensified efforts to strengthen campus and community security through strategic engagements with four security agencies in the state, focusing on intelligence sharing, improved security infrastructure, personnel deployment and coordinated response to emerging threats.

The engagements with the Ogun State Police Command, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ogun State Security Network Agency (Amotekun) and State Security Outfit (SO-SAFE Corps) reaffirmed the university's commitment to protecting lives and property while providing a safe and conducive environment for teaching, learning, research and community development.

Led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Samuel Oladipo, and members of management, the visits provided opportunities to strengthen existing relationships, identify security challenges and explore practical measures to improve safety.

During a courtesy visit to the Ogun State Police Command, Eleweran, Abeokuta, the Vice-Chancellor commended the Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, for the Command's prompt response to reported incidents. Prof. Oladipo stressed importance of maintaining strong operational relationship to facilitate timely communication and rapid intervention, and proposed establishment of an additional Police post in another host community while calling for improved road access around the institution.

Responding, CP Ojajuni identified insufficient perimeter fencing, poor road infrastructure and dispersal of students across surrounding communities as major challenges. He disclosed that the Command was taking steps to reinforce security presence around the university, including strengthening existing Police post and reviewing personnel deployment.

At the NSCDC, Ogun State Command, the delegation met with the State Commandant, Commandant Remilekun Omolade Ekundayo, at the Command Headquarters, Owu-Dekudu. Discussions centred on intelligence sharing, emergency response, security awareness and protection against threats such as theft, cult-related activities, drug abuse, vandalism and kidnapping.

Commandant Ekundayo emphasised need for proactive security planning, credible intelligence, timely reporting and sustained collaboration. Prof. Oladipo highlighted ongoing efforts to reinforce perimeter fencing, install security equipment, improve lighting and provide motorcycles to assist security agencies. He also disclosed plans to engage private developers to provide additional student accommodation within campus.

At Amotekun, Commandant Brig. Gen. Alade Adedigba (rtd.) underscored state government's commitment to protecting vulnerable groups including schools. He urged the university to expedite completion of its perimeter fence and assured continued support. Prof. Oladipo appreciated the agency's support and highlighted existing measures including collaboration with local vigilante groups, security gadgets, improved lighting and CCTV infrastructure.

At the SO-SAFE Corps headquarters, discussions with State Commander, Commander (Dr.) Soji Ganzallo, and Deputy State Commander, DCC Moruf Yusuf, focused on intelligence sharing, community participation and coordinated strategies. The engagement highlighted operational difficulties associated with difficult terrain and poorly accessible roads, emphasising need for community engagement and involvement of traditional rulers and community leaders.

Across the four engagements, management emphasised that effective security requires adequate infrastructure, improved accommodation, accessible roads, functional surveillance systems and community participation.

As part of commitment to security capacity development, management identified the Centre for Human Rights and Gender Education (CHURGE) as a platform for collaboration in community sensitisation, peacebuilding and professional security training. Prof. Oladipo encouraged personnel to take advantage of specialised programmes including Diploma in Security Operations and Management, Advanced Diploma in Security Operations and Management, Postgraduate Diploma in Security Science Management and others, which can be delivered online or physically.

Through these partnerships, TASFUED reaffirmed commitment to strengthening institutional security and advancing academic excellence.

In the Vice-Chancellor's entourage were Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Adekunle Adeogun; Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Rotimi Ettu; University Librarian, Prof. Adebambo Oduwole; Director, CHURGE, Dr. Yinka Adediran; Chief Security Officer, Dr. Moses Ogundeji; and Dr. Adewale Abiola, among others.