The Federal Government has approved N2.6 million for the procurement of utility vehicles and gadgets for security agencies operating in the federal capital territory (FCT).
This was disclosed by Mohammed Bello, minister of the FCT, on Wednesday while speaking with journalists after the meeting of the federal executive council (FEC).
“Today, I presented a memo for the procurement of utility vehicles, security gadgets, and accessories to support the security agencies operating within the federal capital territory, and these items are 60 utility vehicles, including communication equipment to be installed in the vehicles, to be supplied at the cost of N1,835,108,613.95 with a delivery period of two months,” he said.
In addition to that, the council also approved the supply of various security gadgets and accessories to support security agencies in the FCT at a total sum of N847,139,764.57.”
The minister said the support given to the security agencies is in line with the FCT administration’s policy of enhancing security within the territory.
Bello also assured residents of the government commitment to securing their lives and properties.
