Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Tuesday, ordered the immediate release of N100 million for the renovation of Soun of Ogbomoso’s palace, followin
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Tuesday, ordered the immediate release of N100 million for the renovation of Soun of Ogbomoso’s palace, following the violence that erupted in Ogbomoso axis of the state, weekend, as a result of the #ENDSARS protest, which led to the destruction of property of Oba Jimoh Oyewumi, Ajagungbade’s palace.
This is as the governor, also ordered the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters in the state, Chief Bayo Lawal and the Caretaker Chairman, Ogbomoso North Local Government Council to do an assessment and documentation of the vandalised parts of the palace as well as vehicles to determine what would be repaired and those to be replaced.
Makinde made the announcement when he paid a sympathy visit to the palace of the traditional ruler.
The governor also paid a condolence visit to the family of deceased Jimoh Isiaka and two other victims of the violence that erupted during the ENDSARS protests. He released N1 million to each of the families of slain victims of the protest urged them to take the untimely demise of their kids as an act of God. The deceased were Isiaka Jimoh, Taiwo Adeoye and Moshood Ganiyu
The governor said that beyond the EndSARS protest, most Nigerians have become frustrated over prevailing harsh economic reality in the country and if government fail to address youth idleness with gainful employment there might be a future disaster.
The governor also noted that while his government was not against peaceful protest, protesters must be responsible enough to voice their concerns as the state government would work more at ensuring youths in the state were meaningfully engaged.
