Iru Ekun Exco Holds Community Meeting in Iffe/Ijumu, Kogi State, Focuses on Security and Community Development

By Koikimedia News

The Executive Committee members of the Iru Ekun Security Network in Kogi State have held a physical engagement with the traditional ruler and members of the community in Iffe/Ijumu, Kogi State, as part of efforts to strengthen community development, peace, security, and cooperation at the grassroots level.

The meeting was held on Sunday, 20 September 2026, in Iffe/Ijumu, Kogi State, bringing together members of the Iru Ekun executive committee, the traditional institution, and representatives of the local community.

The engagement provided an opportunity for the participants to discuss issues affecting the safety, wellbeing, and development of the people of Iffe/Ijumu and the wider Ijumu community in Kogi State.

A major focus of the meeting was the importance of strengthening collaboration between community leaders, residents, traditional institutions, and relevant security stakeholders. Participants discussed the need for greater communication, community vigilance, and collective responsibility in promoting a peaceful and secure environment.

Beyond security concerns, the meeting also addressed matters relating to community development and the welfare of residents. The participants emphasized the importance of working together to identify challenges facing the community and exploring practical approaches towards addressing them.

The presence of the traditional ruler and community members provided the Iru Ekun executive with an opportunity to engage directly with the people and listen to their perspectives on the security and developmental needs of Iffe/Ijumu, Kogi State.

The meeting further highlighted the role of grassroots engagement in addressing community concerns. By creating a platform for dialogue between community leadership, residents, and security-oriented organizations, stakeholders can better understand local realities and work towards sustainable solutions.

Community members also expressed the importance of maintaining peace, unity, mutual understanding, and cooperation among residents as essential elements for achieving meaningful development in Iffe/Ijumu and other communities across Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State.

The Iru Ekun executive members reiterated the importance of community participation and responsible engagement in matters concerning security and development, while encouraging stakeholders to continue working together in the interest of the people.

The meeting in Iffe/Ijumu, Kogi State, therefore served as an avenue for dialogue, relationship-building, and the exchange of ideas on how the community can continue to advance its security and developmental interests.

The engagement underscores the importance of regular consultation with traditional institutions and community members in developing grassroots approaches to peace, security, and community development.

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