Seyi Makinde
Oyo Governor
Gov.
Seyi Makinde
Oyo Governor
Gov. Makinde Relies on Traditional Rulers to Improve
Security in Oyo
The Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde has stated that
his government would rely heavily on the traditional rulers in the
state to improve the security of lives and property.
The Governor, who made the pledge while speaking at an event to
mark the 56th birthday of the Olugbon of Orile Igbon, Oba Francis
Alao, which was held at the Ilaji Hotels and Resort, said that he
would be constantly knocking the doors of the monarchs for
consultations and support to tame insecurity.
Governor Makinde, who was represented at the occasion, by the
former Chief Whip of Alliance for Democracy in the House of
Representatives, Hon. Babatunde Oduyoye, said that since security
was one of the four cardinal objectives of his government, he would
leave no stone unturned to tackle the menace.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr.
Taiwo Adisa indicated that Governor Makinde assured the traditional
rulers that he would assign them huge roles in the government even
though the Constitution does not isolate specific roles for the
traditional institution.
The statement quoted the Governor as saying: “Though royal
fathers have not been accorded their rightful recognition, as they
have been excluded by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of
Nigeria, 1999, from having specific roles and functions, I want to
make it abundantly clear that our royal fathers will have a place
and a huge responsibility in this government.
“We have identified four key areas as the pillars of this
government: Education, Economic Expansion, Health Care and
Security. Traditional rulers will have major roles to play in the
success of these programmes, especially in the area of
security.
“Our traditional rulers, like no other persons, are great
custodians of values, ethos, and culture that can be explored to
re-orientate the society and keep it secured.
“Therefore, I will be looking forward to consulting with all
royal fathers on how best to achieve the objective of making Oyo
State one of the safest in the country.”
The Governor also promised to give a facelift to the road
leading to the Ilaji Hotels and Resort, adding that his government
would give priority to roads with economic importance.
“If any investor has brought business into this state, the least
we can do is to add value by creating good roads to such
companies,” the Governor said.
While speaking at the event, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba
Saliu Adetunji, congratulated the Olugbon who is also the Vice
Chairman, Oyo State Traditional Council.
Oba Adetunji said that being alive was not a right but a
privilege, adding that it was an opportunity for any human being to
be alive.
Some of the dignitaries that graced the occasion include the
Eleruwa of Eruwa – Oba Samuel Adegbola, the Onpetu of Ijeru, Oba
Sunday Oladapo Oyediran, the Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Abdulganiyu
Adekunle and the Deputy Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly,
Hon. Mohammed Fadeyi.
Taiwo Adisa,
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Oyo State.