Amid rising insecurity across the country, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has said the best time to prepare for war is during the time of peace.

This was as he revealed that he had met with security chiefs in Ogun State today, "to assess the level of security in the state and the country as it relates to us."

"As we often say, the best time to prepare for war is during a time of peace. Ogun State is currently regarded as one of the most peaceful states in Nigeria, if not the most peaceful, and it is important that we continue to protect and sustain that standing," he said in a statement on X on Monday.

According to Abiodun, to maintain the peace in the state, "we must stay proactive, strengthen our preparedness, and put in place the right measures to mitigate anything that could threaten our peace and stability. This is not the first meeting of its kind, but it is a particularly important one, which is why we convened it today.

"These formed part of our remarks as we engaged with the service chiefs this morning, reaffirming our shared commitment to keeping Ogun State safe, peaceful, and secure for all."

MyNigeria reported that Abiodun will also be meeting with his Southwest counterparts in Ibadan to discuss the security situation in the country.

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