..... Reinstates Commitment to Community Policing
The association of hunters' group also know as 'Ogoje Ilu' in the state of Osun has described Governor Adegboyega Oyetola as an exemplary leader whose unique qualities have set the state on high feat of development.
This was made known on Wednesday in an interactive session between the Special Adviser to Governor Adegboyega Oyetola on Civic Engagement, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye and the heads of hunters' group at the center for Civic Engagement, Osogbo.
The group through its Chairman, Chief Ogunniyi Ayodeji commended Oyetola's efforts for creating Civic engagement office, a veritable platform that would bridge the communication gaps between the government and the people.
Ogunniyi stated, "As we are all aware that Osun remains one of the peace loving states, it is only possible through collective efforts of all and sundry in the state.
"We have our plans as a group to strengthen community security, also there is a need for government to complement the effort with laudable arrangements such as; creating an harmonious working relationship between the local security outfits which are rooted in our cultural heritage and the existing government security agencies for reinforcing the security structure through strong collaborative efforts.
"It is noteworthy, that government has achieved a lot in securing the state, however government must strive more to come up with a robust arrangement for internal security that will make a difference and reflect community participation through the use of local security oufit", he said
The Ogoje Ilu, being the orthodox traditional policing structure which had been in existence for long before officially registered in 1947, urged the government to incorporate its structure in the institution of the newly created state security outfit of Amotekun noting that as the chief security officers of the local traditional rulers in their areas, the traditional leaders would be privy of those they would be presenting for enlistment in the security outfit thereby bringing about sanctity to the system.
While speaking, the special adviser to the governor on Civic Engagement, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye reiterated that the only way insecurity can be defeated is through collective efforts where all critical stakeholders are involved in policing system.
"It is a known fact that the war against insecurity can only be won collectively, hence the need to pursue it as a public investment and to proactively work towards a society that is free of threat and violence.
"Your group has played a significant role in Community policing which has been made posible as a result of your frantic effort rooted in communal love as against material gain", he said.
Oyintiloye further eulogized the commitment of the group for protecting the cultural heritage of Yoruba race which has been severely endangered and going into extinction because of modernity.
In her remarks, the Director of Grassroot Mobilisation and Public Enlightenment in the Ministry of Information, Mrs. Oyeboade Shaniyi noted that the meeting is a pointer to the inclusive government of Governor Oyetola and reassured them of government support in all ramifications and in a bid to engender wide spread of democratic dividends.
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