Traditional rulers in Oyo State have been urged on the need to partner the government in its efforts to rid the state of crimes and criminalities.
Governor Seyi Makinde gave the charge, on Saturday, during the presentation of instrument of office to the Olu of Igbo-Ora, Oba Jimoh Olajide Titiloye, in Igbo-Ora, Ibarapa Central Local Government Area of the state.
Segun Ogunwuyi, Chief of Staff to the Governor, while presenting the staff of office to the monarch on behalf of the governor, stressed the importance of traditional rulers in securing lives and properties of their subjects.
He said the monarch should collaborate with the state government in fast-tracking meaningful development to his community.
He reiterated the efforts of the Makinde-led administration at ensuring that the traditional institution in Oyo State was given premium in a bid to ensure an all-inclusive government.
He said the position of monarchs came with enormous responsibilities that required wisdom and synergy with the government, stressing that Oba Olajide should see his position as a call to service.
“Kabiyesi, I would like you to see this as a call to service. You are thus expected to discharge your duties as the paramount ruler of Igbo-Ora land in the state Council of Obas and Chiefs with fairness and ensure that you consult other obas and traditional rulers to take objective decision that would enhance the rapid development of Igbo-Ora and Oyo State,” he said.
Prince Adeoye Adedoyin, Chairman, Ibarapa Central Local Government Area, in his address of welcome, lauded Governor Makinde for the prompt approval of the coronation which, he said, the people of Igbo-Ora had, for long, been yearning for.
He also lauded the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, and other traditional rulers in the zone on their efforts at complementing the state and local governments’ initiatives in riding the state of banditry, and other forms of crime.
