Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has charged traditional rulers in the state to collaborate with the government to improve security in their domains through intelligent information gathering.
The governor gave the charge while presenting staff and instrument of office to the Alaawe of Aawe, Oba Cornelius Taiwo Oladokun.
He also charged the traditional rulers to cooperate, stressing that no development could take place without cooperation and collaboration.
Represented by his Deputy, Barr. Bayo Lawal, the Governor said his administration had done something unprecedented in Afijio local government by presenting a staff of office to Oba Oladokun, who mounted the throne in 1991, about 48 hours after it presented a staff and instrument of office to the Onifiditi of Fiditi.
“There was the need for adequate security in the state to sustain the progress and development that the government had brought about, the Alaawe and other traditional rulers should collaborate with the government on intelligence gathering.
“Today’s event is a combination of activities that have begun between 1991 and today. The Alaawe mounted the throne in 1991 but the staff of office is being given this afternoon.
“We thank God Almighty for sparing our lives, particularly the lives of Oba Oladokun and his queens to witness this occasion.
“Within 48 hours, the Oyo State government had performed wonders in Afijio local government.
“We presented a staff of office to the Onifiditi within this local government. And, today, we are presenting a staff of office to Oba Oladokun here in Aawe.
“We congratulate every indigene and resident of Afijio Local Government, especially here in Awe.
“As the Kabiyesi has received the staff of the office, it is the beginning of another journey. What we desire here is real development and I appreciate the fact that this is an elitist environment. The traditional leaders are well-read and exposed to the realities on the ground.
“I want to urge you, Kabiyesi, to improve on the security, because without security, there cannot be a development that we all yearn for. When we see something, let us say something. Report strange faces to concerned authorities, as this is a major challenge for our people.
“Let us work together in the aspect of intelligence gathering, as the issue of security is not all about carrying guns.
“We need adequate security for the enhancement of progress and development that we want to see here, which our government has been ensuring,” he said.
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