Makinde to Oyo residents: We’ll overcome insecurity — don’t be afraid

Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, has assured residents that his administration is capable of solving the challenges confronting the state.

Speaking on Saturday during a quarterly media chat, Makinde said residents should not be worried over the recent happenings in the state.

The governor added that the solutions to the security challenges are “quite simple”.

“My message to the people of Oyo State is don’t be afraid. All the challenges we are going through now, I want to assure the people of Oyo State that we are up to the task and the job you gave us we are doing it,” Makinde said.

“I trained as an engineer but something kept drawing me back to Oyo State. I did my first project in Ibadan in 2000 at Bishop Philips Academy. The governor then was Alhaji Lam Adesina. I felt so fulfilled.

“So, I thought if I can do that as a private person, with the resources of the state I can do more. That’s what led me into politics. I approach things logically. I believe that we have to govern by consensus, by consultation, by seeking alignment.

“If all agree that this is what we want to do, we have more chance of success. So, I always seek the input of the people and that is why we have their support. People might say it is hard, Oyo State is big, etc. but I can say the governance in Oyo State is quite simple. Some of these problems look complex but the solutions are quite simple.

“Some people think what will make them govern Oyo State is to cause problems but I have news for them. You have to have a state before you can govern. So, if you destroy the state, what will you govern?

“We have to remember some governors have served in the past but have left now, nothing lasts forever. We have to be careful so as not to destroy our tomorrow.”

Makinde further stated that some people are deliberately spreading fake news to aggravate the tension in the state.