By Precious Oluwole

The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has been conferred as the patron of Association of Retired Officers of Department of State Services of Nigeria (ARODSSON) Ondo State Chapter.

The Governor was conferred in his office on Monday while receiving the group, led by the Chairman, Chief Segun Daramola.

Governor Aiyedatiwa appreciated the retired officers for their continued service in intelligence and security, and for naming him the association’s patron. He accepted the honor and assured that the possibility of appointing their members to security positions would be reviewed.

He stressed that security operatives continue to serve diligently even in retirement, as they never truly retire from their roles.

Earlier, Chief Segun Daramola, who chaired the delegation, commended Governor Aiyedatiwa for his transformative initiatives that have put Ondo State on the global map.

He also expressed condolences on the passing of the late Governor Akeredolu and congratulated Aiyedatiwa on emerging as the APC flag bearer for the forthcoming state election. Daramola emphasized that, despite being retired, their members are still capable of contributing to the administration.

He praised the governor for maintaining security in the state, making it one of the safest in the country, and urged him to consider their members for security-related appointments, noting that one member played a pivotal role in forming the Amotekun Corps.