Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the enrolment of operatives of the state security outfit, Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun, in the state’s contributory health insurance scheme.
The governor also approved their enrolment in the contributory pension scheme and the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku.
According to the statement, the move is part of efforts by the state government to improve the welfare and productivity of personnel involved in security operations across the state.
He said, “The initiative by Governor Aiyedatiwa was aimed at boosting the morale of security operatives and enhancing their commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the state.
“The governor also approved the issuance of Warrants of Service Enlistment to officers and personnel of the agency pending the completion of the required legal framework.”
He explained that the decision would further strengthen the institutional framework of the corps and improve operational efficiency.
According to him, the operatives will benefit from the pension and social insurance schemes in addition to an existing life insurance policy.
The commissioner further stated that 650 operatives had been deployed across the 18 local government areas of the state ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations.
He said the deployment was part of measures to maintain security before, during and after the festivities.