Ogun Young Entrepreneurs Commend IGP for Launch of Gateway Shield Platform, Says It Deepens Tech-Driven Policing, Security Architecture
Noting that the provision of a safe and secured business environment remains a sine qua non for the business endeavours of young entrepreneurs to thrive, young entrepreneurs in Abeokuta, the state capital have commended the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Adeolu Egbetokun for the launch of Gateway Shield, a digital safety and intelligence App designed to give Ogun State residents swift and direct access to police services.
By: Israel Adeleke
Young entrepreneurs in Abeokuta the state capital have commended the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Adeolu Egbetokun for the launch of Gateway Shield, a digital safety and intelligence App designed to give Ogun State residents swift and direct access to police services especially in emergencies where reaching a Police Station may be difficult.
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports that the commendation came from the Ogun-state based young entrepreneurs under the aegis of a frontline Young Entrepreneurs League (YEL) at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta, consisting fresh graduates and undergraduates engaged in different entrepreneurship activities within the state.
OTN News further reports that the staff adviser and patron of the group, Ambassador Olufemi Orunsola, who is also the Coordinator, Training and Extension Services at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Centre for Entrepreneurship Development(MAPCED), made the commendation public on Sunday during a chat with OTN News correspondents.
The YEL patron noted that members of the League literarily leaped for joy upon hearing the news about the initiative, conceived and driven by the IGP Releases by the Force Public Relations Officer of the Ogun Police Command, CSP Omolola Odutola during the week.
Orunsola further admitted that "As earlier clearly articulated by the Force Spokesperson, the launch of the Gateway Shield truly reflects the IGP's unwavering commitment to modernising Nigeria’s policing architecture through technology, data utilization and citizen partnership".
OTN News recalls that earlier, the IGP has described Gateway Shield as “a practical expression of our resolve to make security accessible, responsive and people-centred.” This is not just an app , it is a lifeline. We are leveraging smart technology to eliminate barriers between the public and the police, ensuring that help is always within reach.
Available on the Play Store (search for Gatewayshield), the web (www.the gatewayshield.com), and through a toll-free emergency line *08000009111*, the app connects users to bilingual agents at the Ogun State Police Digital Center, who swiftly process complaints and coordinate responses from the nearest Police unit. It allows users to report incidents, track safety trends, and receive timely intervention across a range of issues , from property disputes and traffic violations to emergencies and violent crimes. It is powered by a 24/7 solar-enabled command center staffed by trained IT officers.
Also speaking on the development, the General Secretary of the Young Entrepreneurs League, Tunde Adeojo added that the provision of a safe and secured business environment remains a sine qua non for the business endeavours of young entrepreneurs to thrive.
The League observed that the IGP’s consistent and strategic support for Ogun State Police Command and the business community in the state, especially the youth is worthy of commendations.
It would be recalled that in early 2025, the IGP had deployed Armoured Personnel Carriers to bolster operational readiness, following his commissioning of the modern state headquarters in 2024 with a pledge to transform the Command into a smart policing hub.
With Gateway Shield now in place in Ogun State, the state becomes a pilot model for citizen-centric security architecture driven by innovation anchored on trust.
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