Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo state, says he is committed to ensuring that former militants in Ilaje and Ese-Odo local governments in the state are integrated into the federal government amnesty programme.
Akeredolu spoke during a courtesy tour to thank the people of Ilaje, Ese-Odo, and Irele local government areas of Ondo south senatorial district for voting for the All Progressives Congress (APC)
The APC won 23 out of 26 seats in the March 9 state house of assembly election in the state.
The governor, however, appealed to the former militants to give the federal government time to ensure their inclusion in the programme.
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In December 2017, 2000 of the militants surrendered their arms following the ultimatum given to them by the state government.
Akeredolu also revealed that plans were underway to create local council development areas (LCDAs).
According to him, the establishment of the LCDAs would bring the government closer to people at the grassroots.
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Akeredolu told the gathering that a committee would soon be set up to actualise the plan.
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