From Rotimi Agboluaje, Ibadan
The Oyo State Commandant of the Peace Corps of Nigeria {PCN},Ambassador Lukman Adelowo Yekini. on Wednesday, bagged the Fellowship of the Institute of Criminology and Strategic Studies {ICSS}.
The Fellowship was conferred on Patriot Yekini  along 29 others at the graduation and fellowship induction ceremony of the Institute of Criminology and Strategic Studies {ICSS}, which was held at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
Speaking on the award, Ambassador Yekini {FCSS}, said he was elated to be inducted as  a Fellow of the prestigious Institute.
The state Commandant said: “It is meant to give more knowledge to players and actors in the security cycle. It is gratifying to bag the award of the Institute of Criminology and Strategic Studies {ICSS}. I appreciate it and the Institute that gave this award. It is the first induction in Oyo State. I feel honoured to be part of this history-making event’’.
Speaking on the state of the nation, the security chief warned against politicization of security matters.
Yekini said: ‘’The issue of security must not be politicized in order to achieve success. There must be inter-agency collaboration. Each of the outfits has their distinct roles cut out for them. They have their different constitutional roles but are working towards the same goal. They must work in synergy. They must work together to secure the country. Security issues cut across many facets.
‘’For instance, the Peace Corps of Nigeria {PCN} has its unique role of protecting the youths in schools. We are all there to mould minds of the young people right from the tender age. We are redirecting their lives to be productive. We re-orientate the youths away from cultism, drug abuse and other social vices’’.
Speaking  on the theme: ‘’Fostering Inter-agency Collaboration for Effective Security Coordination in Nigeria’’, Professor Criminology and Social Problems at the Lead City University, Ibadan, Oludayo Tade
Tade, decried unhealthy competition among security officers.
 Tade, who was the guest lecturer, said:‘’The feeling of animosity against one another is not ideal. We cannot win the war against insecurity when there is inter-agency rivalry. The consequences of not working together effectively culminate in increasing fear of insecurity and diminished trust in the capabilities of the security system to protect lives and property. Concerted efforts are needed’’.